Photo of classroom with a teacher and kids

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.


New bridge to ease access to Jackson, MS, museums by foot or bike

Jackson Clarion-Ledger

New bridge to ease access to Jackson, MS, museums by foot or bike

By Ross Reily

Federal, state and local officials gathered Wednesday, Aug. 19, to break ground on a new pedestrian and biking bridge that will connect parks, museums and outdoor attractions on both sides of...

Hyde-Smith Sponsors Legislation

Bolivar Bullet

Hyde-Smith Sponsors Legislation

Special to The Bolivar Bullet 
The Daily Bullet - Vol. 38 No. 75

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith recently helped introduce bipartisan legislation to expand agricultural workforce training and education programs at community and technical colleges...

Hyde-Smith highlights Rural Family Resource Hub Legislation

Picayune Item

Hyde-Smith highlights Rural Family Resource Hub Legislation

By Submitted

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) used a visit to an educational and family resource program in Brookhaven to highlight legislation she introduced to help rural and tribal communities establish resource...

Garrard’s vision helping shape Jackson’s future

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo

Garrard’s vision helping shape Jackson’s future

By Bill Crawford, Contributing columnist

A unique urban park in Jackson seeks to become of one of the state’s premier cultural destinations. Encompassing four distinct museums and featuring playgrounds...

Hyde-Smith visits MCC forensic training program

Meridian Star

Hyde-Smith visits MCC forensic training program

By Staff Reports

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith visited Meridian Community College to get a closer look at specialized forensic training taking place at the MCC-Riley Workforce Development Center.

During the visit, Sen. Hyde-Smith toured...