Hinds Today
Hyde-Smith highlights expanded benefits for families of fallen or disabled first responders
By Hinds Today
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has highlighted recent legislative changes that expand federal benefits for families of firefighters and other first responders affected...
Mississippi Free Press
Growth, Regional Projects Drive Forrest County’s 2026 Legislative Agenda
By Kristen Kaylor, Alexa Hatten, Jaydon Koss and RHCJC News
FORREST COUNTY, Miss.—As state lawmakers prepare for the 2026 legislative session, leaders in Forrest County say growth-related...
Agriculture of America
Hyde-Smith Leads Senate Introduction of Roll-Over Prevention & Safety Act
By News Editor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today led the Senate in introducing legislation to help protect farmers from fatal tractor rollovers through a U.S. Department...
Natchez Democrat
Jet Service Takes Off in Natchez
Will result in a major boost for the local tourism industry
By Lisa Monti
You can’t blame the city of Natchez and Adams County for their excitement over the return of commercial air service after an absence of more than 30 years.
Starting...
States Newsroom
Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal
By Jacob Fischler
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, which Trump said reflected the drug’s potential medical benefits while...
Farm Progress
Cotton industry deploys actions to ensure survival
A sustainability campaign and expanding to new markets are just a couple ways cotton growers and organizations are trying to boost the industry.
By Ron Smith, Contributing Writer, Farm Progress
David Dunlow has grown cotton for 40...
States Newsroom
Barrasso bill aims to improve rescue response in national parks
By Katie Klingsporn
Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso is pushing legislation to upgrade emergency communications in national parks — a step he says would improve responses in far-flung areas of parks like Yellowstone...
Agri-Pulse
Thompson: At least $10B in additional farm aid needed
By Lydia Johnson
Congress needs to provide at least $10 billion in additional aid to farmers to supplement the $12 billion being provided by the Trump administration through its Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, says House...
WTRF-TV Wheeling, W.Va.
West Virginia Senator backs bill to roll back Biden-era housing efficiency mandates
By Amber Baker
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia is backing new legislation that would roll back Biden administration energy-efficiency mandates for federally...
Meat+Poultry
Republican senators express support for Trump’s meatpacking inquiry
By Ryan McCarthy
WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers have expressed various views on President Donald Trump's call to investigate meat companies over the rising price of beef.
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)...
