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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.


Meet the next generation of ag pilots

Farm Progress

Meet the next generation of ag pilots

Delta State University prioritizes cutting edge tech to tech ag aviation.

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By Raney Rapp, Senior Staff Writer, Delta Farm Press

At a Glance

  • Program produces 10 graduates yearly, addressing shortage among only 3,400 U.S. aerial...

Hyde-Smith: MSU Fish Innovation Lab to be protected

The Hagstrom Report

Hyde-Smith: MSU Fish Innovation Lab to be protected

The Hagstrom Report
Friday, June 27, 2025 | Volume 15 Number 142

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., said Thursday that the Trump administration has agreed to continue funding for the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish at...

USM, Integer Technologies announce $25M defense contract

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USM, Integer Technologies announce $25M defense contract

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GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Office of Naval Research has awarded Integer Technologies and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) a $25 million ceiling contract, with a fully funded initial base...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CITE SEPT. 30 DEADLINE FOR MISS. STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CITE SEPT. 30 DEADLINE FOR MISS. STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM

Senators Encourage High School Seniors & Juniors to Apply for Leadership Program 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the upcoming Sept. 30 deadline for Mississippi high school juniors and seniors to apply for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). 

The esteemed USSYP offers $10,000 college scholarships to two junior or...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUSTICES CHAMBERLIN AND MAXWELL

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUSTICES CHAMBERLIN AND MAXWELL

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today released a joint statement on Mississippi Supreme Court Justices Robert Chamberlin and James Maxwell, whose nominations to the Northern District of Mississippi were considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday: 

“We wholeheartedly support Justices Maxwell and Chamberlin’s nominations to...

HYDE-SMITH OPENS DeSOTO COUNTY OFFICE IN SOUTHAVEN

HYDE-SMITH OPENS DeSOTO COUNTY OFFICE IN SOUTHAVEN

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the opening of her new Senate office in DeSoto County to serve constituents in northwest Mississippi.

The office is located at 4716 Pepper Chase Drive, Southaven.  The office will be open by appointment only.

“I hope this office gives more people in northwest Mississippi an opportunity to interact with me and my staff more easily, particularly in terms of the...