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Dr. Omar Massoud Scholarship for Future Doctors Announces Application Period for Aspiring Physicians Nationwide
CLEVELAND, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dr. Omar Massoud Scholarship for Future Doctors proudly announces the opening of its 2026 application cycle, offering undergraduate students across the United States a unique opportunity to advance...

The Celebration Continues: Palmetto Moon Opens in Panama City Beach on July 26
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fresh from a fun-filled Destin debut, Palmetto Moon is cruising down the coast to keep the celebration going with the Grand Opening of its 50th store, opening at Pier Park...

FEMA Incident Management Assistant Teams Prepare for Hurricane Season
FEMA incident management assistance teams practice response scenarios at a training in Anniston, Alabama, to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season. Throughout a disaster, FEMA partners with local, state, tribal and territorial leaders to support...

DANCO Buildings Joins ShedHub, Expanding Marketplace Inventory in the Southern U.S.
JAYESS, MS, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DANCO Buildings, a portable structure manufacturer serving Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama, has joined ShedHub, a national online platform for browsing and comparing storage...

Readers Learn 'This Sure Thing' from Children’s Picture Book: Their Love for Thir Dearly Departed Never Fades
written by Sarah Mayfield; illustrated by Dennis Auth; on sale February 11, 2025 RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brandylane Publishers, Inc. of Richmond, Virginia, is proud to announce the release of a new picture...

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, June 23, 2025, to Sunday, June 29, 2025
Every day, the Metropolitan Police Department works to investigate and recover illegal firearms in Washington D.C. through intelligence-based policing to identify, interdict, and interrupt armed violent offenders within the District. In addition...

Crime in California drops again — state records second-lowest homicide rate since 1966
Homicide rates The 2024 homicide rate is now the second lowest since at least 1966. The overall number of homicides decreased by nearly 12% since 2023. California’s homicide rates have historically been lower than many other states. According to...

UMH PROPERTIES, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF TWO MARYLAND MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES
FREEHOLD, NJ, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE: UMH; TASE: UMH) closed on the acquisition of two manufactured home communities, located in Conowingo, Maryland, for a total purchase price of $14.625 million. These...

Hip-Hop Artist M Dot Taylor Appoints Karen Smith as Publicist
A strategic move to support his continued growth and expanding presence in the music industry. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rising hip-hop artist M Dot Taylor has appointed Karen Smith as his publicist, a...

Great American Media Announces 'An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood,' Streaming Exclusively on Great American Pure Flix
Pure Flix PREMIUM™ Hosts 'Exclusive Conversations' Episode with Lee Greenwood, Thursday, July 3rd NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Great American Media announces "An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood" to stream...

AppleGate Recovery Unveils Brand Refresh Aligned with BayMark Health Services Continuum of Care
LEWISVILLE, Texas, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AppleGate Recovery, a leading provider of office-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders, is proud to announce the launch of its refreshed brand identity. The...

UMH PROPERTIES, INC. SECOND QUARTER 2025 OPERATIONS UPDATE
FREEHOLD, NJ, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE: UMH) (TASE: UMH), a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and operation of manufactured home communities, is providing investors with an update...

The Ensign Group Purchases Skilled Nursing Facility in Texas
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical,...

The Ensign Group Continues Growth in Idaho
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical,...

Gov. Bentley awards $3.1 million to help low-income residents learn new skills, improve quality of life
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling in $3.1 million for programs that help low income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life. The Community Services Block Grants will enable 21...

Governor awards $3.8 million to aid abuse victims statewide
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey awarded $3.8 million to ensure abuse victims throughout the state have access to professional assistance and care as they escape situations involving domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse. Ivey awarded the...

Governor awards $2.3 million to assist low-income residents
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.3 million for programs that help low-income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life. The Community Services Block Grants will enable 20 Community...

Governor Ivey announces grant to make healthy foods available in various food deserts
Many Alabamians who do not live close to a local grocery store may have the store come to them because of a $78,000 grant announced by Governor Kay Ivey. The Appalachian Regional Commission grant will fund the “Corner Market,” a rolling pantry...

Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve health care in Walker County
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to provide improved health-care services in Walker County. The Appalachian Regional Commission funds will enable Capstone Rural Health Center to construct a new and larger medical clinic in...

Governor Bentley announces ARC funds to repair Winfield sewer system
Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a $94,483 grant to replace an outdated and deteriorating part of the Winfield city sewer system. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will replace a 25-year-old sewer system lift station serving many...