LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The Heifer International, an organization working to end hunger and poverty, posted the following news: * * * A Cambodian Farmer Takes the Global Stage * When Set Hach joined a women's self-help group in Cambodia in 2013, she struggled to follow lessons on financial management and leadership. Today, she chairs an agricultural cooperative of 540 members across 30 villages in Siem Reap province, where she shares her knowledge and connects fellow farmers with markets for their products more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 23 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Tech's West Earns Statewide Educator Award * Arkansas Tech University faculty member Susan West was selected as the winner of the 2026 Arkansas Hospitality Association Stars of the Industry educator of the year award. "I love everyone in this room," said West upon receiving the award. "Thank you for your support through internships, serving on our boards and creating opportunities for Arkansas Tech University students. I am so honored to b more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 23 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Welcomes Future Educators for Conference * Arkansas Tech University welcomed approximately 200 attendees representing nine high schools to the 2026 Educators Rising Northwest Arkansas Regional Conference on Friday, Oct. 23. The high schools from Alma, Clarksville, County Line, Fort Smith Northside, Fort Smith Southside, Lake Hamilton, Morrilton, Pottsville and Rogers were represented at the conference. Stephanie Williams, Arkansas Tech Univers more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 23 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Cox Recognized for Tenure on ATU Board of Trustees * Arkansas Tech University President Dr. Russell Jones presented Cory Cox with a symbol of the institution's appreciation for his service on the ATU Board of Trustees. The presentation took place on Thursday, Oct. 22, while Cox was on the ATU campus in Russellville as part of the Arkansas Supreme Court Appeals on Wheels program visit to Arkansas Tech. A resident of Perryville, Cox served on the AT more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy celebrates Nuclear Science Week 2026 * Nuclear Science Week is an internationally recognized annual celebration held during the third week of October, dedicated to advancing awareness of nuclear science across local, regional and global communities. Each year, Entergy's nuclear fleet amplifies its community engagement by expanding outreach activities, hosting educational events and offering facility tours. Nuclear headquarters more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $135 Million to Help Communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas October 22, 2026 DENTON, Texas - FEMA announced the approval of more than $135 million in funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territorie more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy In New Hampshire and Across All 50 States * WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Public Citizen released a new set of fact sheets that track the toll of the NAFTA-WTO era and today's chaotic trade policies on the workers, farmers, local communities in New Hampshire and in all 50 states in the U.S., covering lost manufacturing jobs and farms, shuttered factories, battered union membership, d more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 23 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news: * * * Homecoming Saturday offers honor, food, and Pioneer football * PLAINVIEW, TX -- Wayland Baptist University welcomes the public to Homecoming activities Saturday, beginning with athletics honors and continuing through a cookout, volleyball, tailgating, and Pioneer football. "We hope families will make a day of it and join us for Homecoming Saturday," said Jeffrey Vera, Director of Alumni Relations and Career Services. "Come celebrate our Pioneers, enjoy more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 23 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Miss Tech 2027 Informational Session Set for Nov. 3 * Eligible Arkansas Tech University students interested in learning more about the 2027 Miss Arkansas Tech University scholarship pageant are invited to attend an informational session on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Travis Adams Leadership Room at Ferguson Student Union. Information about registration as well as the responsibilities and opportunities associated wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Whitesides, Crank Urge Inclusion of Forestry Bill in Annual NDAA Package * As destructive wildfires increase across the country, a bipartisan group of lawmakers say riding the Fix Our Forests Act on a must-pass bill would get it signed into law this year. Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA), George Whitesides (D-CA), and Jeff Crank (R-CO) led 28 House Members on a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Le more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Fights to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that he is involved in a multistate effort, including a coalition of other state attorneys general, to protect children and consumers as Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the artificial intelligence chatbot platform Character.AI, moves through Chapter 11 bankruptcy pr more PR