South Central U.S. Tobacco Industry Newswire

ATF arrests suspect in arson of historic Kentucky building

ANNVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Federal authorities have arrested a woman in connection to a fire that destroyed a historic building in Annville, Kentucky. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Shelia Clemons has been …

Oklahoma sees rise in tick-borne diseases during summer

BEST WAY TO KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE. IT’S OKLAHOMA AND IT’S SUMMERTIME. WE ARE GOING TO SEE SOME TICK BORNE DISEASES THAT POP UP ACROSS THE COUNTRY. TICK BITES ARE SENDING MORE PEOPLE TO THE HOSPITAL. THAT’S ACCORDING TO THE CDC, WHICH SHOWS EMERGENCY ROOM …

State Sen. Gerald Allen prefiles bill to ban vaping in Alabama’s public indoor spaces

State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-District 21) is taking measures to improve the quality of health for Alabamians by prefiling Senate Bill 9 (SB9), which would ban vaping in all public indoor spaces. If passed, SB9 would expand the current Alabama Clean Indoor …

Alabama lawmaker prefiles bill to ban vaping in public indoor spaces

Alabama State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) is sparking debate back up over personal freedom and public health regulations with a new bill that would ban vaping in indoor public areas across the state. He prefiled SB9, which would ban vaping in all …

Sanders urges rejection of Centene and Blue Cross health insurance rate hikes in Arkansas

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders this week called upon the Arkansas Insurance Commissioner to reject proposals by Centene Corp. and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield that …

Tobacco Bowl set for Aug. 15

The annual Tobacco Bowl Jamboree will take place Aug. 15 on the Creekbank. The action will get underway at 6 p.m. with Friendship Christian taking on White House. The Commanders are led by Coach John McNeil who is entering his 37th year coaching high …

Convicted felon sentenced to over six years for firearm possession in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A convicted felon from Shelby, Alabama, has been sentenced to 75 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm, U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced. U.S. District Court Judge Madeline H. Haikala handed down the sentence to 29- …

Oklahoma Supreme Court puts TSET law on hold

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Supreme Court put on hold a new state law that critics say threatens the independence of a constitutionally created board overseeing nearly $2 billion in public dollars. The high court ruled Wednesday that the law that allows …

Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco Free Living hopes to lower cancer rates

The Mississippi River wants to change course. The struggle to stop it faces new threats.

LETTSWORTH — The giant steel doors below Russell Beauvais’ feet are holding back water that can determine the future of south Louisiana — and far beyond. On one side of the elaborate complex in this remote corner of the state lined with sugar cane fields …

Bryan ISD enforces strict vaping penalties under Texas vaping law

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Students in Bryan ISD caught with an e-cigarette device, whether it’s nicotine or THC, will now face the same strict consequences under a new policy that aligns with state law. The 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct was approved during a …

‘This is what I do’: Country musician Gene Watson still singing his hits, sets East Texas performances

Fifty years ago, a Texas-born country singer had his first big hit: a tune named “Love in the Hot Afternoon.” It reached the third spot on the Billboard country chart. “That song is still so popular,” singer Gene Watson said. “It’s like I say: A good song, …

Federal judge rules FDA’s civil money penalties for tobacco products are unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled the FDA ’s civil money penalties (CMPs) for tobacco products are unconstitutional. | Shutterstock A federal judge in Texas ruled Friday that the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) civil money penalties (CMPs) for tobacco products …

Alabama lawmaker prefiles bill to ban vaping in public places

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - One Alabama lawmaker is trying to ban vaping in public places. Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) is looking to add a phrase to the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act that would ban the use of an electronic nicotine delivery system in …

3 Terrifying Texas Spots Every Ghost Hunter Needs to Visit

Are you one of those people who like being scared? If so, here are a few Texas spots you need to visit.  I’ll be the first to admit to being a big old scaredy cat. I’ve never been someone who would seek out allegedly haunted places to explore. I’ll leave …

'The man who killed my father has never taken responsibility for it' | East Tennessee family asking parole board to keep ...

Jimmy Ray Cureton was convicted of killing Bill Frye in the 1990s. Now, the Frye family has started an online petition against Cureton's release. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It's been more than 35 years since Bill Frye was shot and killed by a sawed-off …

Bad Takes: Talking about climate change's role in the Central Texas floods isn't 'politicizing the issue'

click to enlarge Texas Tribune / Karim Shuaib II The July's Central Texas flooding is responsible for at least 137 deaths. Bad Takes is a column of opinion and analysis. If we cannot recognize our own given natures and the natural world as setting …

3-year-old boy dies after woman working for Alabama state agency left him in car that may have reached 140 degrees: ...

An emotional vigil took place Friday evening in Bessemer, Alabama, for Ke'torrius "KJ" Starkes Jr. — a 3-year-old boy who died after being left in a hot car on July 22, WZDX-TV reported. RELATED: Florida teen mom allegedly endangers her …

Alabama issues warning as nicotine pouch poisonings soar among kids

The Alabama Department of Public Health warns that e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches pose serious risks to children. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Many parents looking for safer options than cigarettes are choosing e-cigarettes or nicotine pouches, but these products …

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

Philip Morris International signs a new three-year Agreement with Greek government for the purchase of Greek oriental ...

Aspropyrgos, February 24, 2016 - Philip Morris International (PMI) and its affiliate, Papastratos Cigarette Manufacturing Company, announced today a Cooperation Agreement with the Greek Government for the purchase of Greek oriental tobacco for the next …

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Europe and the Middle East

Certified as Leading Employer in 24 Countries LAUSANNE - February 10, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized as a Top employer in Europe for the fourth consecutive year, and for the first time in …

CORRECTING and REPLACING Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.02 Per Share

CORRECTING and REPLACING Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.02 Per Share March 11, 2016 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: This replaces the announcement made at 3:29 pm CET on March 10, …

Philip Morris International (PMI) declares regular quarterly Dividend of $1.02 per share

NEW YORK, March 10, 2016 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on April 11, 2016, to shareholders of record as of March …