CHEROKEE

RESTORING TRIBAL RELATIONS AND VALUES TO THE LAND

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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CHEROKEE, N.C., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Intertribal Timber Council and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will host the 47th Annual National Indian Timber Symposium, May 13-16, at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Convention Center in Cherokee, NC. Join us for an unparalleled chance to learn about the latest thinking and advances in tribal relations to the land.

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  • Join us for an unparalleled chance to learn about the latest thinking and advances in tribal relations to the land.
  • Speakers, workshops, and tribal tours will highlight the important role tribal lands play in aligning sustainable forest management with traditional cultural knowledge to restore tribal trust.
  • Managing non-tribal lands through cooperative relationships formed across multiple agencies is another key focus of the symposium.
  • We will also explore connections to the land and forests that make up the Qualla Boundary and the extended traditional homelands of the Cherokee.

NYC EATSS — Immersive Celebration of Native Culture, Food and Expression Returns to the Big Apple

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Education, United Nations, Paste (magazine), Happiness, Parent, Dakota Access Pipeline, Life, Culture, Food, Woman, Exhibition, Love, Best Song, Folk Alliance International, Radio, Publication, Dream, Music, Student, Feminism, Chelsea Piers, Plan, Courage, Sly, Democracy, Honesty, American Indian College Fund, History, University, United, Bounty, Organic, Creativity, WOW series, Lighthouse, Restaurant

NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Native American allies in the culinary, music and arts industries are joining forces with the American Indian College Fund for its upcoming NYC EATSS Event to take place on the evening of April 30, 2024. The American Indian College Fund aims to change lives and communities by investing in Native students and tribal college education.

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  • The American Indian College Fund aims to change lives and communities by investing in Native students and tribal college education.
  • To purchase tickets or learn more about NYC EATSS, follow this link.
  • These Native artists and students are empowered to develop their artistic style without being confined by tradition and history, and to embrace their creativity with no limitations.
  • Our Native children and youth, and indeed, all young people, deserve to see themselves in positive ways,” remarked Crazy Bull.

LSB Industries, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the 2024 First Quarter

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Dorado, Total, INPEX, EPA, Investment, LSB, Safety, Front-end loading, Fertilizer, Carbon, CCS, Senior, Air Liquide, Mining, CO2, Samsung Engineering

LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE: LXU) (“LSB” or the “Company”) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE: LXU) (“LSB” or the “Company”) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • “Our first quarter results were consistent with our expectations for a significant improvement relative to our fourth quarter of 2023," stated Mark Behrman, LSB Industries’ President and CEO.
  • "Selling prices remained lower relative to the prior year quarter as the spike in nitrogen prices experienced in 2022 kept prices elevated during the first quarter of 2023.
  • This was partially offset by a solid increase in sales volumes driven by strong demand for fertilizers, enhanced by our strategic commercial efforts.

Rhode Island Partners With 120Water™ to Support Digital Lead Service Line Database

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Data Management, Retail, Utilities, Technology, Energy, Software, Food, Beverage, Digital technology, Public, Chicago Public Schools, United, City, Drinking water, Investment, Public water system, Partnership, PWS, Water, Data management, Environmental protection, Cherokee Nation

Leading U.S. digital water testing and data management platform 120Water announced today that the state of Rhode Island selected it to manage the lead service line inventories for all water systems across the state.

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  • Leading U.S. digital water testing and data management platform 120Water announced today that the state of Rhode Island selected it to manage the lead service line inventories for all water systems across the state.
  • “Ensuring Rhode Island residents have access to safe, clean drinking water is a top priority for the state.
  • 120Water is working closely with the Rhode Island Department of Health to distribute licenses, communications, and training to onboard all eligible systems.
  • Additional training support will be provided through 120Water’s recent partnership with the Rhode Island Rural Water Association.

Acacia Research Announces Closing of Benchmark Energy’s Transformative Acquisition in the Western Anadarko Basin

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Finance, Oil, Gas, Energy, Professional Services, Other Energy, Natural gas, ACTG, Acquisition, Acacia Research, Risk management

Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) (“Acacia”) today announced that its majority owned subsidiary, Benchmark Energy II, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “Benchmark”), has completed its previously announced acquisition (the “Transaction”) to acquire certain upstream assets and related facilities (the “Assets”) in Texas and Oklahoma from a private seller (such transaction, the “Acquisition”).

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  • Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) (“Acacia”) today announced that its majority owned subsidiary, Benchmark Energy II, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “Benchmark”), has completed its previously announced acquisition (the “Transaction”) to acquire certain upstream assets and related facilities (the “Assets”) in Texas and Oklahoma from a private seller (such transaction, the “Acquisition”).
  • The Acquisition includes an interest in approximately 470 operated producing wells in the core of the Western Anadarko Basin, as well as a non-operated interest in the undeveloped Cherokee play.
  • Further, the Assets’ proximity to Benchmark’s existing operations in Texas creates further potential to develop operational synergies of scale within the basin.
  • MJ McNulty, Jr., Acacia’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased to inform our stockholders that our Benchmark subsidiary has closed its previously announced acquisition of operated producing wells in the Western Anadarko Basin.

Ohio Division of Wildlife Expands Partnership With PayIt and Will Deliver Upgraded Hunting and Fishing Licensing System

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Environment, Technology, Payments, Sports, Hunting, Environmental Health, Public Policy, Government, Software, Fishing, State, Local, Volunteering, Outdoor, Law enforcement, United States Fish Commission, Partnership, Research, Software as a service, Heel, Season, CRM, COVID-19

The agreement includes plans to provide a comprehensive digital licensing system with an improved customer experience for hunters and anglers as well as an enhanced management system for the agency.

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  • The agreement includes plans to provide a comprehensive digital licensing system with an improved customer experience for hunters and anglers as well as an enhanced management system for the agency.
  • “Our partnership with PayIt has enabled us to provide a convenient, engaging way for our customers to purchase licenses, report harvests, access educational resources, and support our agency’s conservation efforts,” said Kendra Wecker, chief of the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
  • Along with a modern user experience, the system includes a customer relationship management (CRM) solution designed especially for conservation agencies.
  • The system gives the Ohio Division of Wildlife staff access to insights and tools to improve hunter and angler engagement and ultimately help the agency reach its relevancy and R3 goals.

Caesars Sportsbook Expands Mobile Wagering Statewide in North Carolina

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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After becoming the first sportsbook to offer mobile sports wagering in North Carolina on Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Lands and at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel , Caesars Sportsbook is now accepting mobile sports wagers across the Tar Heel State.

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  • After becoming the first sportsbook to offer mobile sports wagering in North Carolina on Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Lands and at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel , Caesars Sportsbook is now accepting mobile sports wagers across the Tar Heel State.
  • The full launch of Caesars Sportsbook, the premier sports betting platform operated by Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”), builds on the longstanding partnership between Caesars and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
  • Caesars Entertainment remains committed to emphasizing Responsible Gaming education as Caesars Sportsbook expands into more jurisdictions.
  • This 21 and older policy applies to all sports wagering operations conducted by Caesars Sportsbook in North Carolina, including on the Caesars Sportsbook app and at both Caesars destinations in the state.

AT&T Commitment to Help Close the Digital Divide Increases to $5 Billion

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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With millions in the United States still lacking internet, isolating them from digital literacy skills and a pathway to economic opportunity, AT&T* announced today it is committing an additional $3 billion by 2030 to help close the digital divide, bringing the company's total commitment to $5 billion since 2021.

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  • With millions in the United States still lacking internet, isolating them from digital literacy skills and a pathway to economic opportunity, AT&T* announced today it is committing an additional $3 billion by 2030 to help close the digital divide, bringing the company's total commitment to $5 billion since 2021.
  • Working to close the digital divide is the linchpin of AT&T's mission to leave no one behind when it comes to online opportunity.
  • This commitment is a pillar of the work the company does to help build this country's digital infrastructure.
  • The company's additional $3 billion commitment will address the main barriers to connectivity – affordability and adoption – for those who need it most.

Garmin pro Justin Hamner wins the 2024 Bassmaster Classic championship

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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OLATHE, Kan., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, is proud to celebrate Justin Hamner as the winner of the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic, Mar. 22-24, at Grand Lake O' the Cherokees in Oklahoma. With six of the top 10 finishers at this year's Bassmaster Classic—the world's most renowned fishing tournament—running LiveScope™ Plus live-scanning sonar, Garmin is the electronics choice of champions.

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  • OLATHE, Kan., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, is proud to celebrate Justin Hamner as the winner of the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic, Mar.
  • With six of the top 10 finishers at this year's Bassmaster Classic—the world's most renowned fishing tournament—running LiveScope™ Plus live-scanning sonar, Garmin is the electronics choice of champions.
  • Grand Lake is also one of the hundreds of lakes surveyed in the U.S. by Garmin, delivering anglers with exceptional mapping coverage, clarity and detail.
  • "From our entire Garmin team, we want to congratulate Justin on becoming the newest Bassmaster Classic World Champion.

The Iconic Jekyll Island Club Resort Ushers in a Modern Gilded Age With an Extensive, Design-Forward Reimagining

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Jekyll Island Club Resort and the AAA Four Diamond Jekyll Ocean Club unveiled a stunning $25 million transformation that celebrates the resort's history while reflecting the joyful opulence of the early 20th century.

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  • JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Jekyll Island Club Resort and the AAA Four Diamond Jekyll Ocean Club unveiled a stunning $25 million transformation that celebrates the resort's history while reflecting the joyful opulence of the early 20th century.
  • "Conservation and preserving everything that defines Jekyll Island have been our guiding principles in this design," said Kevin Baker, director sales and marketing, Jekyll Island Club Resort.
  • The exterior and structure of the buildings, protected as part of the Jekyll Island National Historic District, remain unchanged.
  • The Jekyll Island Club Resort is nestled between the salt marshes of the East River and the Atlantic Ocean in Georgia's Golden Isles.