OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Although a recently planned two-day "ORNL Days" event in Florida was cut short by one day because of Hurricane Helene, the presentations and networking that did happen set the stage to carry out the joint vision of the initiative for ORNL's Neutron Sciences Directorate and host institutions. The goals of the ORNL Neutron Nexus program are to foster professional and p  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA Administrator Criswell Remains in North Carolina Along with FEMA Senior Leaders to Bolster Response Efforts As response efforts continue in North Carolina and the Southeast, FEMA remains focused on getting help to people and areas that need it the most. More than 5,600 personnel from across the federal workforce are deployed, including more than 1,500 from   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Together with state, tribal and federal partners, FEMA is actively supporting Hurricane Helene response efforts. Although the immediate threat of the storm is passing, there are still post-storm hazards that can be life-threatening. Everyone in affected areas should continue to follow instructions from local officials to stay safe. FEMA is not waiting to begi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: * * * Winston-Salem State University and Tennessee State University will launch research centers to study housing and community development challenges and opportunities in underserved areas * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $5 million to Winston-Salem State University and Tennessee State University to establish Researc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: The response across southeastern states affected by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Helene continues to address critical needs of survivors. This includes search and rescue operations, power and communications restoration and delivering food and water. Local, state, private, faith-based and nonprofit resources complement the federal family to provide urgent care a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Oct. 3, 2024: Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee traveled to Greene and Cocke counties to survey storm damage on the ground and meet with survivors, first responders and volunteers following severe weather and flooding from Hurricane Helene. This marks the Governor's third trip to the region; he participated in aerial surveys and surveyed damage on the ground in Carter and Unicoi counties earlier in the week. G  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has officially selected Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. to provide Engineering and Design Services for the I-55 bridge replacement project, also known as America's River Crossing. The I-55 bridge spans the Mississippi River and was originally opened to traffic in 1949. Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., with over 80 years of experience appl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Oct. 4, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a $19.2 million investment in 1890 Land-grant Universities to provide undergraduate scholarships for students to stimulate interest in food and agricultural careers. "The 1890 Land-grant Universities have been critical partners in building the next generation of agricultural leaders, including here at USDA," said Agriculture Secreta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: MADISON, Wis., Oct. 4, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The initiatives support small and mid-sized dairy businesses in the development, produc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: As millions of people across the southeast are trying to recover from deadly Hurricane Helene, a storm with a death toll of more than 200, the U.S. Geological Survey is actively repairing vital streamgages used for flood forecasting that were damaged by the storm.  "Our thoughts are with the communities and the countless people impacted by this tragic storm," said Holly Weyers  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' National Cemetery Administration awarded $44,553,338 in grants for the expansion and/or improvement of state Veterans' cemeteries during fiscal year 2024. These grants help deliver timely and accessible burial and memorial services to Veterans. The cemeteries receiving grants include California, Georgia, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Mon  more