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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.


Southern Pine delegates attend 2026 Cooperative Youth Tour in DC

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Southern Pine delegates attend 2026 Cooperative Youth Tour in DC

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Five high school juniors representing Southern Pine Electric Cooperative recently joined 78 other students from across Mississippi for the 2026 Cooperative Youth...

Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Ask USDA To Purchase Surplus Catfish Products

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Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Ask USDA To Purchase Surplus Catfish Products
 
Leads Letter Asking Ag. Secretary to Approve Section 32 

The Daily Bullet - Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Vol. 38 No. 47

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and several of her colleagues today endorsed a request...

USDA announces nearly USD 20 million in catfish awards

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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...

Delta State Names Aircraft for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith

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Delta State Names Aircraft for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith

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By Andranita Williams

CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University dedicated a new agricultural aviation simulator Monday and named one of its training aircraft in honor of U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Hyde-Smith joined...

Hyde-Smith's Farm Bill Stalls in Agricultural Priority Setback

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Hyde-Smith's Farm Bill Stalls in Agricultural Priority Setback

By Legis1 Editorial · Edited by Micah Allred, Joanne Levine

Why It Matters

Agriculture drives Mississippi's economy, and Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) saw her signature legislative push, the Agriculture Act of 2026 (Farm Bill 2...

Leaders unite in prayer at Mississippi Christian University

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Leaders unite in prayer at Mississippi Christian University

By Richard Bourne 

CLINTON, Miss. — Local leaders gathered for a morning of prayer in Clinton Friday.

Clinton's first Mayor's Prayer Breakfast was held at Mississippi Christian University, formerly Mississippi College...