
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.
HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY
HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY
“We are Always Strongest When We Come Together in Gratitude, Pride & Patriotism”

VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Issues Statement Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued an Independence Day statement as Mississippians and citizens across the United States ramp up to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK USDA TO PURCHASE SURPLUS CATFISH PRODUCTS
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK USDA TO PURCHASE SURPLUS CATFISH PRODUCTS
Hyde-Smith Leads Letter Asking Ag. Sec. to Approve Section 32 Purchase of Surplus Farm-Raised Catfish Products
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and several of her colleagues today endorsed a request made by the U.S. farm-raised catfish industry for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help the industry by purchasing surplus catfish products.
Hyde-Smith led a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke...
HYDE-SMITH, SCHIFF INTRODUCE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND MARKETS FOR AG PRODUCERS
HYDE-SMITH, SCHIFF INTRODUCE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND MARKETS FOR AG PRODUCERS
Legislation Aims to Improve Resiliency by Building Out the Middle of the Food Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) today introduced legislation to strengthen the resilience of the U.S. food supply chains and expand markets for agricultural producers, particularly small and mid-sized operations.
The American Food Supply Chain...
Federal grant awarded for UMMC to renovate Cancer Center and Research Institute
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Federal grant awarded for UMMC to renovate Cancer Center and Research Institute
By Kristen Kaylor
The University of Mississippi Medical Center will renovate and upgrade its Cancer Center and Research Institute using a newly awarded $2.4 million federal grant, a key...
USDA announces nearly USD 20 million in catfish awards
Seafood Source
USDA announces nearly USD 20 million in catfish awards
By Nathan Strout
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued nearly USD 20 million (EUR 17.2 million) in awards for catfish products, which it will use for federal nutrition programs like national school lunches.
The...
MSU Extension marks Mississippi LIFT Resource and Referral Network Center opening in Brookhaven
Mississippi State University News
MSU Extension marks Mississippi LIFT Resource and Referral Network Center opening in Brookhaven
Contact: Leah Gibbs
BROOKHAVEN, Miss.—Representatives from the Mississippi State University Extension Service were in Brookhaven last week for the opening of the new...
REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER
REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER
Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 76
(Senate - May 2, 2024) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I wish to pay tribute to the
life and service of a Mississippi coaching legend and close personal
friend, Coach Bob Tyler, who passed away on April 28, 2024.
Born...
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...