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.
WLBT-TV Jackson
How did Mississippi’s Congressmen vote on a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk?
By Anthony Warren
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Three Mississippi Congressmen voted in favor of a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk on Friday, with the lone holdout being Rep. Bennie Thompson.
Hours ago, the U...
Bossier (La.) Press-Tribune
Kennedy, Lankford introduce bill protecting student religious organizations from campus discrimination
Written by BPT Staff
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and 24 colleagues in...
Breitbart
Rick Scott Leads Senate to Unanimously Establish October 14 as National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk
By Jasmyn Jordan
The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution led by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) designating October 14, 2025, as a National Day of Remembrance for...
WAPT-TV Jackson
Mississippi cancer advocates call on lawmakers in DC to take a stand
By Richard Bourne
WASHINGTON — Mississippi advocates in the fight against cancer are hoping to sway lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to take a stand.
More than 700 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones...
Mississippi Today
Mississippi charters receive $600k in federal grant funding
By Julia James
Mississippi charter schools received $600,000 in grant funding from the federal government to use on technology and general supplies, the Charter School Authorizer Board announced Monday.
The money comes...
Politico
RFK Jr.’s battle with the public health establishment has turned to trench warfare
The health secretary turned his agencies toward skepticism of processed food and vaccines, but he’s faced pushback at every turn — including from Republicans.
By Carmen Paun, Grace Yarrow, Sophie Gardner...
Meridian Star
Our View: High-speed internet plan helps bridge the gap
By Star Editorial
Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday announced the state’s plan to bring high-speed internet to every part of the state received approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, bringing...
Natchez Democrat
Sen. Hyde-Smith resumes quest to link Natchez historical sites to National Park Service
Hyde-Smith reintroduces the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College Affiliated Areas Establishment Act
Submitted Content The Natchez Democrat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen...
Darkhorse Press
Fitch Joins Bipartisan Call for Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
By Therese Apel
JACKSON — Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general Tuesday in urging Congress to pass the federal Kids Online Safety Act, warning that social...
Bolivar Bullet
DSU Receives Federal Funding for Ag Aviation Operations Career Pathway
The Daily Bullet - Thursday, March 5, 2026
Vol. 37 No. 64
Delta State University has announced new federal funding that will further strengthen its Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway and expand...
