Opinion: 20 years after Katrina, Mississippi still stands strong

The Hill

Opinion: 20 years after Katrina, Mississippi still stands strong 

By Reps. Mike Ezell (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), opinion contributors 

Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf...

MSU receive grants to help food animal veterinarian shortage

WCBI-TV Columbus 

MSU receive grants to help food animal veterinarian shortage

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Anthony Jenkins

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Healthcare is an issue in many rural areas, but it’s not just human health that’s at issue. In some areas, veterinary care is harder to come by, especially for...

Keeping the Blue Slip

National Review

Keeping the Blue Slip

By Michael A. Fragoso

There have been growing calls to eliminate the “blue slip” privilege enjoyed by senators relating to nominees in their states. Briefly, in order for a district judge, U.S. attorney, or U.S. marshal to receive consideration from the...

U.S. Sen. Hyde-Smith opens Southaven office

DeSoto County News

U.S. Sen. Hyde-Smith opens Southaven office

By Bob Bakken

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has opened a new office in DeSoto County to better serve constituents in northwest Mississippi. The office, located at 4716 Pepper Chase Drive in Southaven, will be open by...

USDA fields questions about plan to slash staff, facilities

Ag Alert

USDA fields questions about plan to slash staff, facilities

By Christine Souza 

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture moves forward with its reorganization, questions remain about how the changes will affect farmers.

“USDA has provided little information about the reorganization, but...

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith tours the Mississippi Industries for the Blind

Mississippi Public Broadcasting

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith tours the Mississippi Industries for the Blind

By Shamira Muhammad

Tucked away in an unassuming building on Jackson’s North West street is the Mississippi Industries for the Blind. It’s been in this location since 1942. Senator Cindy Hyde...