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Weather Impact: High winds, dry conditions heighten fire risk in West Texas

A drop in humidity and increased wind speeds have increased fire risks in West Texas Saturday afternoon. Gusts of more than 25 mph could help fire spread quickly. TEXAS, USA — High wind gusts from the west and dry conditions are elevating the risk for …

These beneficiaries will receive their February 2025 Texas SNAP payment next week

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps, is a federal government program that helps millions of people buy healthy food to maintain good health. The SNAP program is overseen by the United States Department of …

Deadly fire at University Club Apartments caused by ‘improperly discarded cigarette’

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person has died after being pulled from an apartment fire at the University Club Apartments in the 5500 block of 19th Street Friday night. Lubbock Fire Rescue received a report of a smell of burning plastic and a light haze …

Two arrested after trying to use a compressed air cannon to shoot meth and tobacco into a federal prison

Two Colorado men were arrested in Grant Parish, Louisiana after officials there say the pair tried to use a compressed air cannon to shoot $89,500.00 worth of methamphetamine and $112,000.00 worth of tobacco into a federal prison. They’ve been identified …

Battle for No. 1: Alabama vs. Auburn isn't just a football rivalry anymore

Alabama head coach Nate Oats, left, shakes hands with Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Both have helped revive the basketball programs at their traditionally football-obsessed schools. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)The epicenter of college basketball this weekend …

Texas Law and Smoking With Kids Now in the Vehicle

(Longview, Texas) - Smoking is a nasty and expensive habit. I can say that because I used to be a smoker. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy it because I did. But I'm so glad that I gave it up seven years ago. There are tons of people who …

'Through With Chew Week' highlights the danger of smokeless tobacco

OKLAHOMA CITY — Through With Chew Week, Feb. 16 through 22, is an opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of smokeless tobacco — also known as chew or dip — and encourage Oklahomans to quit. The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco …

SESSION SNAPSHOT: Direct democracy takes center stage at Arkansas Capitol

Arkansans’ ability to participate in the democratic process came into focus during the fifth week of the 2025 legislative session. Some members of the public took part in a rally Monday that advocated for policies supporting healthy kids and families. …

Bill banning smoking in cars with children advances in Oklahoma Senate

A Senate panel on Tuesday passed a bill that would prohibit smoking tobacco, marijuana and vapor products in a vehicle in the presence of a child. Under Senate Bill 23, violators would be subject to a fine of $50 to $100. The measure, by Sen. Brenda …

Failing or Passing? Michigan’s 2025 Tobacco Control Report Card Is In

Obviously federal and state governments are required to follow rules and regulations, and there are several ways to gage how well they are being followed. But did you know that each state gets a report card from The American Lung Association? The ALA just …

Kentucky medical marijuana law raises questions about gun ownership

Kentucky’s new medical marijuana law has raised questions about gun ownership for those with a medical marijuana card. Federally, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, the most restrictive designation, even though some states allow …

Man accused of beating, strangling woman under Mississippi River wharf

A man accused of killing a Seattle woman under a Mississippi River wharf last summer allegedly beat and strangled her to death before alerting police that he found her body, according to records New Orleans police filed in Criminal District Court. Courtney …

Wild moment Texas teacher lashes out at neighbors in disturbing display in front of children before arrest

A substitute teacher in Texas was caught on video lashing out in a feral expletive-ridden display in front of multiple neighbors and their children before being arrested.  Brooke Williamson, 42, was charged with misdemeanor assault and accused of grabbing …

Documentary Features Aryan Brotherhood Of Texas In Lufkin And Nacogdoches

A new docuseries now streaming on Max hits close to home. It's touted as a Max Original Four-Part Documentary Series called The Takedown: American Aryans. I have watched the first three episodes and it was all about the criminal organization and their …

Students work to prevent underage vape, tobacco sales

Access to THC and tobacco/nicotine products is an issue in Owen County as well as across the country. According to Kentucky Incentives for Prevention (KIP) data from 2021, 18.5% of students said they had purchased electric vapor items from a store, …

Judge Increases Penalties For Justice-Owned Kentucky Fuel Corp.

Home » Judge Increases Penalties For Justice-Owned Kentucky Fuel Corp. Curtis Tate Published February 12, 2025 - 4:01 pm Perry Bennett/WV Legislative Photography A federal judge in eastern Kentucky has imposed new penalties on a coal company owned by U …

Increased tobacco tax will improve the health of Mainers

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Julia MacDonald is the Maine government relations director for the American …

Kentucky general fund receipts boosted by sales, business taxes in January

(The Center Square) – Kentucky general fund revenues continue to exceed expectations as the state’s budget director announced this week that more than $1.4 billions entered the state’s coffers last month. The January collections were up nearly 5%, or about …

9 sentenced to years in federal prison for drug, firearm trafficking ring in East Texas

BEAUMONT, Texas — Nine people have been sentenced to several years in federal prison for their role in a drug trafficking organization operating in East Texas. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the investigation into the organization began in …

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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. (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. 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 Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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 Comments on English Court’s Plain Packaging Decision

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2016-- Philip Morris International (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on an English Court’s decision to uphold the UK’s plain packaging regulations. In May 2015, PMI and other companies sought a …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2015 Results; Provides 2016 Earnings Per Share Forecast

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2015 Full-Year Reported diluted earnings per share of $4.42, down by $0.34 or 7.1% versus $4.76 in 2014 Excluding unfavorable currency of $1.20, reported diluted earnings per share up by $0.86 or …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2015 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2015 Fourth- …

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Holds 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders