Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state. The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.
Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.
SENATE DESIGNATES MAY 16 AS NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY
SENATE DESIGNATES MAY 16 AS NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY
Hyde-Smith, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Resolution Encouraging Families to Explore America’s Parks & Public Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution led by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) that designates, Saturday, May 16, as National Kids to Park Day to encourage children and families across the country to spend more time outdoors.
The Kids to Parks Resolution (S.Res.734)...
HYDE-SMITH SAYS USDA REORGANIZATION WILL BRING NEW RESOURCES, PERSONNEL TO STONEVILLE & MISSISSIPPI STATE
HYDE-SMITH SAYS USDA REORGANIZATION WILL BRING NEW RESOURCES, PERSONNEL TO STONEVILLE & MISSISSIPPI STATE
New Restructuring Plan Departs from Initial Proposals to ‘Eliminate’ Area Offices like ARS Stoneville
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said the effort to reorganize the U.S. Department of Agriculture bureaucracy will result in new Agriculture Research Service (ARS) resources and personnel to Mississippi.
Hyde-Smith, who gained the administration’s commitmen...
HYDE-SMITH COMMENDS UMMC & WILLIAM CAREY FOR JOINING MAHA NUTRITION EDUCATION INITIATIVE
HYDE-SMITH COMMENDS UMMC & WILLIAM CAREY FOR JOINING MAHA NUTRITION EDUCATION INITIATIVE
Miss. Institutions Among 53 Nationwide to Ramp up Nutrition Education for Med Students, Fight Food-related Chronic Diseases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today commended the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM) for joining an initiative to ramp up nutrition education as part of medical training...
On the Park Service’s 110th Birthday, Daines, King Lead Resolution Celebrating National Park Week
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On the Park Service’s 110th Birthday, Daines, King Lead Resolution Celebrating National Park Week
Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT)
8/25/2026 · 1:08:32 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) today announced the passage of their resolution celebrating...
Groundbreaking held for Lakeland Drive pedestrian, bike bridge in Jackson
Tippah News
Groundbreaking held for Lakeland Drive pedestrian, bike bridge in Jackson
Jon Ross Myers
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said community leaders, project partners and elected officials gathered to mark the groundbreaking of a pedestrian and biking bridge on Lakeland Drive...
Leaders unite in prayer at Mississippi Christian University
WAPT-TV Jackson
Leaders unite in prayer at Mississippi Christian University
By Richard Bourne
CLINTON, Miss. — Local leaders gathered for a morning of prayer in Clinton Friday.
Clinton's first Mayor's Prayer Breakfast was held at Mississippi Christian University, formerly Mississippi College...
REMEMBERING MIKE LEACH (Executive Session)
REMEMBERING MIKE LEACH (Executive Session)
Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 198
(Senate - December 20, 2022) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I come to the floor today to pay
tribute to a very special man who was held dear by many Mississippians,
Mississippi State University head coach...
TRIBUTE TO DR. THOMAS E. DOBBS, III
TRIBUTE TO DR. THOMAS E. DOBBS, III
Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 125
(Senate - July 27, 2022) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to express deep appreciation
for Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, a friend and
leader to all of the frontline healthcare workers in...
RECOGNIZING OLE MISS REBELS AND THE PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY WILDCATS (Executive Calendar)
RECOGNIZING OLE MISS REBELS AND THE PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY WILDCATS (Executive Calendar)
Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 114
(Senate - July 12, 2022) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I also am very pleased to
congratulate the University of Mississippi baseball team on its recent
2022 NCAA...