DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $25K Grant Helps Cibolo, Texas, Army Veteran Breathe Easier with New HVAC System * FHLB Dallas and First National Bank Texas Provide Repairs through HAVEN Program CIBOLO, TEXAS, October 27, 2026--Army veteran Michael Makar says receiving a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system for his Cibolo, Texas, home felt like winning the lottery. The replacement was made possible  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * AG Liz Murrill's Office Arrests Slidell Woman and Mississippi Man on Charges of Sex Crimes Against Children, Including First-Degree Rape * 47-year-old Lacy Marie Amedio, of Northam Drive in Slidell, was arrested on 10/23/2026 for the following charges: * 14:81.1 (Possession) of Child Sexual Abuse Material under the Age of Thirteen (Felony); 3 counts * 14:81.1-- (Production of) Child Sexual Abuse Material under the Age of Thirteen-- ( more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Alabama joins FTC in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products Suit alleges Dollar General has generated millions of dollars by regularly and repeatedly charging more at the register than advertised October 27, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 states in filing a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation f more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Dollar General for Illegally Overcharging Customers * Dollar General is often using higher prices at the register than listed on the shelf FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Download Attorney General Jackson's video here. RALEIGH - North Carolina has the second-highest number of Dollar General stores in the country - over 1,000 stores, at least one in nearly every town. more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Liberty University issued the following news: * * * Board of Trustees celebrates Champion Center, looks ahead to future projects and programs that will safeguard Liberty's Christian mission October 27, 2026 Liberty University welcomed its Board of Trustees to campus last week for its regular fall meeting. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, board members attended the grand opening of The Champion Center and toured the 64,000-square-foot facility, an extension of the Hancock Welcome Center that features multiple exhibits on more PR

BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- Bossier Parish Community College posted the following news: * * * BPCC, Louisiana Tech University Establish Education Pathway Partnership * BPCC students now have clear transfer pathways to pursue bachelor's degrees at Louisiana Tech University BOSSIER CITY, La. - Bossier Parish Community College and Louisiana Tech University have established an Education Pathway Partnership Agreement that streamlines the transfer process and provides students with advising and transfer information to help them reach the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Statement on Louisiana v. Callais Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), released the following statement following the motion-to-dismiss hearing held in Shreveport, LA, on Louisiana v. Callais, to determine whether the legal challenge to the final Black-majority congressional district in Louisiana can move forward: "Fair representation in our democracy doesn't just mean lines on a map -- it's abo more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center posted the following news: * * * Drone Conference flies in the face of conventional farming education programs * (10/27/26) CROWLEY, La. -- Under the tapestry of a picturesque Acadia Parish evening sky, the LSU AgCenter held its 2026 Southwest Louisiana Drone Conference, welcoming producers from across the state to learn about the latest technological advances to assist them in many of their farming needs. Taking place at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station S more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * Eagle Bank & Trust Chairman and CEO Catherine Owen Elected as New ABA Chair * SALT LAKE CITY -- The American Bankers Association today announced the election of Catherine Owen as its chair for the 2026-2027 association year at ABA's annual convention in Salt Lake City. Owen is chair, president and CEO of State Holding Company, the holding company for Eagle Bank & Trust Company in Little Rock, Ark. She also serves a more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Louisiana launches $2 million bill credit program for eligible customers * BATON ROUGE, La. -- Entergy Louisiana is launching a $2 million bill assistance program to help residential customers manage higher household costs. Beginning Oct. 28 at 9 a.m., eligible customers can apply for a one-time $100 bill credit issued through their local United Way. The program, funded by Entergy shareholder dollars, provides assistance to cus more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi responds to Lawrence County wildfire * Proactive, safety-driven power outages help protect the public Wildfires near Monticello, Miss. on Oct. 27, 2026 JACKSON, Mississippi - Entergy Mississippi has de-energized distribution lines that serve approximately 179 customers in Lawrence County near Monticello - due to the spreading wildfire in the area. The temporary power outage is expected to last until approximately 7 more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy New Orleans completes 200 miles of tree trimming to strengthen grid reliability * Entergy New Orleans is investing in a stronger, more resilient electric grid while protecting the city's unique tree canopy. As part of these efforts, we completed 200 miles of tree trimming across New Orleans to reduce outages, enhance public safety and strengthen our electrical infrastructure. Crews have completed tree trimming projects in neigh more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11340) by legislative attorney Madeline W. Donley: * * * Environmental Justice and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 During the Biden Administration, both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) sought to advance "environmental justice" goals using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), which prohibits recipients of federal funds from discriminating on the basis  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 27 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | November 2026 * Szabolcs Blazsek, Ph.D., professor of economics, co-authored the paper "Hessian Filter-Based Gradient Scaling for Score-Driven Filters with Financial and Economic Applications," which was selected as the best paper for the 57th EBES Conference, held in October in Prague. The paper was co-authored with Astrid Ayala, Ph.D., associate professor of economics and finance, and Alvaro Escribano of the University Carlos III o more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- Grambling State University posted the following news: * * * Grambling State University Awarded $1.6 Million Federal Grant to Expand Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Opportunities * GRAMBLING, La. -- Grambling State University has been awarded a $1.6 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) through the Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program to expand entrepreneurship education and help students and community entrepreneurs mov more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Demands Answers About ICE's Secretive Domestic Air Transfer Network * ICE's domestic air network has exploded to over 18,000 flights since Trump took office, with zero transparency or accountability into operations and costs Repeated transfers can disrupt access to counsel, medical care, and pressure individuals to self-deport, with some detainees being transferred 15+ times WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper demanded  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Mississippi's Scott Colom for Election to U.S. Senate * Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues. Contact: Tim Kauffman 202-374-6491 tim.kauffman@afge.org KILLEEN, Texas -- The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Mississippi's Scott Colom for election to the U.S. Senate in the Nov. 3 ele more PR

PINEVILLE, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- Louisiana Christian University posted the following news release: * * * LCU professors, students have art accepted into national show * Two Louisiana Christian University art professors and three art students have had their works accepted into River Oaks Square Arts Center's 11th Annual 5x5x5 Show. More than 185 artists submitted pieces for the small art spectacle, which includes works from artists across the country. All works must fit into the 5x5x5 dimensions. Hannah Fulton, assistant professor of art,  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- Louisiana State University posted the following news release: * * * LSU System President Rousse Announces Four Finalists for New LSUNO Chancellor * BATON ROUGE - LSU System President Dr. Wade Rousse announced four finalists for the position of Chancellor of Louisiana State University of New Orleans (LSUNO), following a national search to identify the university's next leader. The selected finalists will be invited to campus on November 3 and 4. "LSU New Orleans has tremendous potential, and selecting the  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS nonprofit faculty member selected for fellowship to study impact investing * SHREVEPORT - Bridging the gap between the capital market and nonprofit sectors. That is the research focus of Dr. Chen Ji, who was selected as one of eight practitioners and scholars to join the Community of Fellows in Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The assistant professor in LSUS's Institute of Nonprofit Administration  more PR

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, Oct. 26 -- McNeese State University posted the following news: * * * McNeese Alumna Serves as First Band Director at Bell City High School * Danielle Bourgeois is a McNeese alumna with a Bachelor of Music in instrumental education who is serving as the first band director at Bell City High School. The school wanted a band to accompany the football program that they are in the process of creating, as well as their existing choir, and she was chosen as the one to take initiative and bring the much-needed energy. Bour more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Sues Dollar General with FTC and Bipartisan State Coalition for Exacerbating the Affordability Crisis with Bait and Switch Pricing Practices Suit Alleges Dollar General Has Generated Millions of Dollars in Revenue by Repeatedly Overcharging Cash-Strapped Consumers in Stores Nationwide October 27, 2026 TRENTON - Advancing efforts to drive down costs for New Jersey families, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport to more PR

BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- Bossier Parish Community College posted the following news: * * * New Performance Dates Set for BPCC's Peter and the Star Catcher * Set sail for an evening of adventure and imagination as the Bossier Parish Community College Performing Arts Program and Cavalier Players present their fall production of Peter and the Star Catcher. The opening of the whimsical stage fantasy has been postponed, with performances now set for Monday, Nov. 2, through Thursday, Nov. 5. All four performances will begin at 7:30 p.m more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 28 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond sues Dollar General for charging consumers more than advertised OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 27, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond has sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in deceptive pricing practices that routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements. Drummond, the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of 19 other state attorneys g more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 27 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * On the Podcast: Farming Under Pressure & A Study of Innovation * ARLINGTON, VA - Last month, Arkansas farmers Jeff Rutledge and Joe Mencer stopped by the USA Rice headquarters here to talk about the need for a final Farm Bill and the pressing issues like soaring fertilizer costs, market manipulation, and the overall stress in the agricultural economy that are pushing many out of farming (see USA Rice Daily, September 30, 2026). We we more PR

MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 -- Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement posted the following research: * * * One Week Away: Registrations Surge Among Newly Eligible Voters * With one week to go before the 2026 midterm elections, there are now 3% more youth (ages 18-29) registered to vote than there were at a similar time before the 2022 midterms. And among newly eligible voters ages 18-19, there is an even larger increase: +8%. These estimates of changes in youth voter registration are based more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 27 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Rice Stewardship Partnership Secures Additional Producer Funding; California Rice Commission Earns Innovation Grant * WASHINGTON, DC - The Rice Stewardship Partnership has secured $8.9 million through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), administered by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), to support shallow water flooding of harvested rice fields across the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. USA Rice will more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins The Ingraham Angle on Fox News * WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, Speaker Johnson joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News' The Ingraham Angle to highlight the clear contrast between commonsense Republican policies and the radical, far-left Democrat agenda heading into the midterms. Watch the full interview here. On the Speaker's efforts to protect the House Republican majority: "We're just a week out from this election n more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins The Ingraham Angle on Fox News * Yesterday, Speaker Johnson joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News' The Ingraham Angle to highlight the clear contrast between commonsense Republican policies and the radical, far-left Democrat agenda heading into the midterms. Watch the full interview here. On the Speaker's efforts to protect the House Republican majority: "We're just a week out from this election now. The polls are underestima more PR

MONROE, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- The University of Louisiana Monroe campus posted the following news: * * * ULM Earns 2026 Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention(tm) * MONROE, La. - The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) has earned the 2026 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention(tm), a prestigious recognition awarded to institutions demonstrating exceptional commitment to evidence-based student success and well-being programming. Presented by Vector Solutions, the CPN Seal recognizes institutions and organizations that hav more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 27 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI researchers transforming language education in Rhode Island * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 27, 2026 - Despite being the smallest U.S. state, Rhode Island is one of the most linguistically diverse, with more than 22% of residents speaking a home language other than English. While some multilingual learners are served by bilingual programs, the vast majority are educated in English-speaking classrooms. To better support these students, a study lau more PR