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Influential Women spotlights UT Austin educator Aileen Bumphus
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Influential Women is highlighting Dr. Aileen Bumphus, a University of Texas at Austin educator and administrator with more than 30 years of experience in inclusive education and leadership.
New report ranks state lawmakers on public education support
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The Network for Public Education has released a new state-by-state report on how lawmakers support public schools, with North Carolina near the bottom and only Nebraska and Vermont earning A grades.
Children’s Art Classes opens first Mississippi studio in Madison
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Children’s Art Classes is opening its first Mississippi location in Madison this summer, giving local families a new option for structured art instruction, camps and creative enrichment.
SR1 summer camp serves 150 Mississippi students with STEM and college prep
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SR1’s 14th annual College Preparatory & STEM Academy Summer Camp is underway at Millsaps College in Jackson, reaching more than 150 scholars from Central Mississippi at no cost to families.
Palmetto Moon opens second Virginia store in Roanoke
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Palmetto Moon is expanding in Virginia with a new store at Valley View Mall in Roanoke, set to celebrate a grand opening on Sept. 12, 2026. The opening gives the Southern lifestyle retailer a second Virginia location after Lynchburg and adds a new…
Routine health screenings can help protect long-term brain health
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Regular checkups can catch blood pressure, blood sugar, thyroid, sleep, hearing and other issues that may affect memory, attention and cognition over time.
Gulf of America Alliance backs six projects with $2.2 million in NOAA funding
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The Gulf of America Alliance is funding six new projects across the Gulf region with $2.2 million from NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management.
Crescent Sotheby’s adds veteran agent Muriel Palmgren
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Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty has added Muriel Palmgren, a Greater New Orleans real estate veteran with more than 16 years of experience.
Attention disorder screening tools guide fuller clinical evaluations
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Healthcare professionals say attention disorder screening tools can help identify symptom patterns, but they are only one part of a broader evaluation process.
Palmetto Moon plans Aug. 1 grand opening in Paducah
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Palmetto Moon will open its newest Kentucky store at Kentucky Oaks Pavilion in Paducah on Aug. 1, with giveaways, special events and a push to hire local staff.
Sleep gets more attention in ADHD evaluations
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Clinicians are increasingly factoring sleep into ADHD assessments because poor sleep can mimic or worsen symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity and restlessness.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Influential Women spotlights retired fire chief Kathy Weaver
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Influential Women is highlighting Kathy Weaver, a retired Deputy Fire Chief in Florida with more than 37 years in fire and emergency services.
Audit supervisor Camille Henry spotlights leadership and mentorship in banking
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Camille Henry, an audit supervisor at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund in Gulf Breeze, Florida, is being highlighted for her rise from bank teller to banking audit leader, her focus on mentorship, and her community work.
Former Ole Miss chancellor reflects on leadership, inclusion and conscience
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Former University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones is using a new memoir to revisit his 2015 removal from the post and the values that shaped his career in medicine and higher education.
Indoor air quality systems gain traction in homes and workplaces
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Homeowners, business operators and facility managers are paying more attention to indoor air quality as buildings get tighter and people spend more time indoors.
Acres expands 2026 agriculture accelerator for small and mid-sized businesses
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Acres launched its 2026 cohort with a broader sponsor network and a continued focus on supplier readiness, certification and long-term growth.
Jordan Carriers rolls out ESMART speed management across fleet
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Jordan Carriers Inc. has deployed ESMART Dynamic Speed Management across its fleet to improve safety, compliance, and fuel efficiency.
Nexford University opens enrollment in all 50 states
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Nexford University says working adults in every U.S. state can now enroll in its accredited online business, technology and AI degrees.
Corbin Carpenter graduates Leadership Tennessee and joins lifetime network
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Memphis attorney Corbin I. Carpenter, Esq. completed Leadership Tennessee’s Signature Program Class XII after a 10-month statewide cohort experience and became a lifetime member.
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