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Senator Hyde-Smith believes rebuilding infrastructure is key to the future of Mississippi and the nation.  She understands that aging highways, bridges, and basic public works infrastructure represents an impediment to public safety and economic growth.  She includes the need for greater broadband access among these needs.  Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to using her committee assignments to support responsible efforts to improve infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.


Mississippi governor signs emergency declaration ahead of Zeta

WJTV-TV Jackson 

Mississippi governor signs emergency declaration ahead of Zeta

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed an emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Zeta.

The governor tweeted on Wednesday, “Watch the weather. Be prepared. Emergency operators...

USDA awarding grants to help rural Mississippi communities

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USDA awarding grants to help rural Mississippi communities

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MISSISSIPPI (WDAM) - Two Pine Belt communities will receive part of $9.3 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program to fund community improvement projects.

The...

Greenville Gets $7.7 Million for Flooding, Infrastructure

Clarksdale Press Register 

Greenville Gets $7.7 Million for Flooding, Infrastructure

On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 01:30 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced Thursday the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a

$7.7 million grant to the city of...