RUSTON, Louisiana, Oct. 26 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * 'Inside the C-Suite' to feature Builders Supply chairman G. Carlton Golden Jr. * Carlton Golden, Jr., '85, chairman of Builders Supply, and former national chairman of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), will be the featured executive for the "Inside the C-Suite" series hosted by Louisiana Tech University's College of Business on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. in Davis Auditorium (College of Business 101). The event is open to the publ more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 26 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * AG Liz Murrill's office arrests Mangham Police Chief and former Assistant Chief over theft of funds intended for the family of a deceased Mangham Police Officer, criminal conspiracy, and the destruction of public records. * The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) arrested Perry Fleming, Chief of Police for the Mangham Police Department, and Dakota McKinney, former Assistant Chief of Police, following an extensive investigation into more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Dollar General for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised for Many Products * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes the serv more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, FTC Sue Dollar General Corporation for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products October 26, 2026 PHOENIX--Attorney General Mayes today joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states suing Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags, and advertiseme more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 26 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging More than Advertised Prices * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states in a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation for costing people millions of dollars by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements. Iowa and 19 more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised * Griffin: 'My office will continue cracking down on deceptive practices that hurt Arkansas consumers' LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 other states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST DOLLAR GENERAL FOR CHARGING CONSUMERS MORE THAN ADVERTISED PRICE FOR MANY PRODUCTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 20 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), sued the Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices display more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 27 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Jill Erzen, associate editor for The Defender: * * * Backed by AAP, West Virginia Proposal Would Allow Dental Hygienists to Give HPV Vaccine to 9-Year-Olds West Virginia health groups are pushing legislation to let dentists and dental hygienists administer the HPV vaccine, West Virginia Watch reported earlier this month. more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Connected by nanotech: KU researcher leads $4 million, multistate NSF grant to decode diseases * LAWRENCE -- Tiny structures 100,000 times thinner than a strand of human hair have had a big impact on University of Kansas Foundation Distinguished Professor Steve Soper's career. Now, his team's work combining engineering, physical sciences and medicine could reveal new clues about diseases and how they develop. With support from a $4 million National Scien more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Connecticut Joins FTC and States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised * Dollar General has generated millions of dollars by regularly and repeatedly charging more at the register than the price advertised, the FTC and states allege (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other state attorneys general in suing Dollar General Corporation fo more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas's Power to Care Golf Tournament raises $315,000 to support customers in need * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The 2026 Power to Care Golf Tournament brought together 54 teams, 48 sponsors and more than 70 volunteers to support Entergy Arkansas customers facing financial challenges and help them keep their power on. The tournament generated $315,000, along with $25,000 in in-kind contributions, thanks to the generosity of sponsor more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy to report third quarter 2026 financial results on Nov. 2 * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy will report its third quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens Monday, Nov. 2. Drew Marsh, chair and chief executive officer, and Kimberly Fontan, executive vice president and chief financial officer, invite you to listen to a live webcast discussion of Entergy's quarterly business update and financial results at 10 a.m. Central time  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Accreditation of SGS North America, Inc. (Reserve, LA), as a Commercial Laboratory Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS North America, Inc., has been accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of May 28, 2025. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12, that S more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC and State Partners Sue Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products * The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 20 states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements, costing consumers millions of dollars. Twenty states joined the FTC in filing a comp more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE HSI Arrests Five Non-Citizens Charged with Illegally Voting in Florida * Several suspects have prior criminal histories that include battery on a law enforcement officer, domestic violence, and cocaine trafficking WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested five non-citizens more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Junior ROTC Cadets Test Teamwork, Endurance at National Raider Challenge * U.S. Army Cadet Command hosted the Junior ROTC National Raider Challenge at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Oct. 22-25, bringing in approximately 4,000 cadets from across the country to compete for national titles. The event was created in 2023 to give cadets a centrally located premier competition. "[The challenge] is really good for leader[ship] development," said Aaron Hinkle, a cadet from L more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 26 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center posted the following news: * * * LSU AgCenter Red River Research station hosts fun, informative Homesteaders Conference * (10/26/26) BOSSIER CITY, La. -- The annual Homesteaders Conference returned in 2026 on a windy day on Oct. 16. The two-day event, on a Friday and a Saturday, brought together vendors, educators and experts from across Louisiana to better inform the public about homesteading as well as bring about some fall celebrations. Artisans, plant lovers an more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 26 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS students aiming to fundamentally change prescription medication process with new app * SHREVEPORT - LSU Shreveport business graduate student Kurtis Alton had the idea. Rx Connect, a medical app powered by artificial intelligence, could help patients navigate the prescription medication system while demolishing communication barriers between doctors, pharmacies and insurance companies. What Alton didn't have when he present more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 26 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products * Lincoln - Nebraska, along with the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags, and advertisements, costing consumers mill more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * New Analysis: 700-plus Derelict Gulf Oil Wells Once Owned by Oil Majors * Louisiana Governor Urged to Address Worsening Orphaned Well Crisis BATON ROUGE, La.-- More than 700 orphaned oil and gas wells in Louisiana were once operated by the world's largest oil corporations, according to a new analysis of state data. Environmental, community and recreation organizations included this new data in a letter today to Louisiana more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Oct. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Rush Health welcomes cardiology nurse practitioner Tyesha Pringle * Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate. Thank you for choosing Ochsner Health for your care. We are committed to making an ongoing difference in the health of our communities. Connect to  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Ohio Joins FTC, 19 Other States in Suing Dollar General Over Ongoing Deceptive Pricing Practices * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and 19 other state attorneys general have joined the Federal Trade Commission in its lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging that the retailer has knowingly persisted in overcharging customers and willfully failed to fix its deceptive pricing. "The prices on store shelves are what custome more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, Oct. 26 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Professor explores a 'Perfect Storm' of health misinformation risks * Social media can help older adults find health information, connect with others, and receive support. But the same platforms can also create conditions that make misleading health claims difficult to evaluate and correct. A new article coauthored by Dr. Matthew Morse, assistant professor of Communication Studies in Louisiana Tech University's School of Human Inquiry, examines how the more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * SFA Off To Best Start In Program History * Leading No. 24 Southeastern Louisiana 21-17 early in the third quarter, Stephen F. Austin scored three straight touchdowns and never looked back, winning a runaway, 45-24. The win moved the Lumberjacks record to 8-0, their best start to a season in program history. SFA still sits No. 2 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while the Lions dropped out of the top 25 with the loss. Tar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Holds the Gavel for Three Years * Commemorating the third anniversary of his Speakership, and heading into the critical November midterms, leaders nationwide commend House Republicans' record of results under Johnson's leadership Washington, October 26, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Following the three-year anniversary of his Speakership, conservative and industry leaders are commending House Republicans and Speaker Johnson for delivering  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Holds the Gavel for Three Years * Commemorating the third anniversary of his Speakership, and heading into the critical November midterms, leaders nationwide commend House Republicans' record of results under Johnson's leadership WASHINGTON -- Following the three-year anniversary of his Speakership, conservative and industry leaders are commending House Republicans and Speaker Johnson for delivering historic resul more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins Fox News Sunday * WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, Speaker Johnson joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday to discuss House Republicans' record of results in the 119th Congress and the clear contrast between Republican and Democrat candidates across the country. "Every voter has to ask themselves a simple question. Which candidate is best for me and my family, my children, my aging parents?" Speaker Johnson said. "I more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins Fox News Sunday * WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, Speaker Johnson joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday to discuss House Republicans' record of results in the 119th Congress and the clear contrast between Republican and Democrat candidates across the country. "Every voter has to ask themselves a simple question. Which candidate is best for me and my family, my children, my aging parents?" Speaker Johnson said. "In every one of t more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 26 -- Tulane University posted the following news release: * * * Tulane receives $4 million to develop treatment that could protect against multiple infections within hours * It sounds like something out of science fiction: a pill or nasal spray that could potentially protect someone against the flu -- or almost any other infection -- within hours of taking it. That is the idea behind a new technology being developed by Tulane University researchers who have received a $4 million contract from the U.S. Departme more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Weight-Loss Surgery Produces Lasting Diabetes Remission, Long-Term Study Finds October 26, 2026 OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center Director Was Principal Investigator for Trial - OKLAHOMA CITY - People with type 2 diabetes were much more likely to achieve remission after weight-loss surgery than after intensive medical and lifestyle management, according to a long-term study. Researchers also identified patient charact more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Vice President and Chief Information Officer Brian Voss announces retirement * Brian D. Voss, Clemson's vice president and chief information officer, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2026 after five years of service with the University. Voss will serve the Office of the Provost in an advisory role through 2027 to ensure continuity on major University IT initiatives. Voss was appointed to the VP/CIO position in February 2022 after interim role more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 26 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * Weight-loss surgery produces lasting diabetes remission, long-term study finds * OKLAHOMA CITY - People with type 2 diabetes were much more likely to achieve remission after weight-loss surgery than after intensive medical and lifestyle management, according to a long-term study. Researchers also identified patient characteristics linked to remission and to the likelihood of diabetes returning. The study, published in Diabetes Care(r), a journal of the more PR