Memphis, TN – 5/14/26 – On May 8, 2026, United States District Judge Thomas L. Parker sentenced Lakita Carroll, 46, to three and a half years in prison for her role in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud. On April 15, 2026, Judge Parker sentenced Carroll’s son, Marshun Lewis, 25, to 42 years in prison for committing a […]
5/11/26 – As a matter of general interest, the Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today to adjust some prices on some domestic competitive package and service offerings. Pending favorable review and comments from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC}, these price changes and adjustments will take effect on July 12. Changes […]
These stamps feature bald eagles at different stages of life USPS News Link – 5/14/26 – The Postal Service will release its Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult stamps on Thursday, May 14. Congress adopted the bald eagle as America’s national symbol in 1782. It is the centerpiece of the nation’s great seal — and it […]
On April 20, 2026, in the Superior Court of Howard County, Indiana, Samantha Zirkle, former Treasurer of National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 533 (located in Kokomo, Ind.), pleaded guilty to one count of theft, a level 5 felony, valued at $50,000 or more, in violation of Indiana Code 35-43-4-2(a)(2)(A). Zirkle was then sentenced […]
On April 16, 2026, in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Columbia Division, LaTanya Gadson, former President of American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 795 (located in Sumter, S.C.), was sentenced to five years of probation. Gadson was also ordered to pay $11,474 in restitution and a $25 assessment. On […]
5/13/26 – A Chander, Arizona man was sentenced for conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl. U.S. Attorney Darin Smith announced that Zakary Faccio, 35, will serve 67 months’ imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Scott W. Skavdahl on May 5. Faccio was remanded to […]
Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed WASHINGTON — 5/12/26 – The U.S. Postal Service will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices […]
WASHINGTON — 5/11/26 – The U.S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today to adjust some prices on some domestic competitive package and service offerings. Pending favorable review and comments from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), these price changes and adjustments will take effect on July 12. Changes include, but are […]
WASHINGTON — 5/8/26 – Below are the prepared remarks of Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner, delivered during the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors open session on May 8, 2026. Good afternoon. Thank you, as always, to Chairwoman McReynolds for her insights and relentless championship of issues important to the Postal Service. And thank […]
Controllable loss decreased $206 million compared to same quarter last year Net loss decreased $1.3 billion compared to same quarter last year Operating revenue was $20.2 billion, a 2.3 percent increase compared to same quarter last year WASHINGTON – 5/8/26 – The U.S. Postal Service today announced its financial results for the second quarter of […]