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.


REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER

REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER

Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 76
(Senate - May 2, 2024) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I wish to pay tribute to the 
life and service of a Mississippi coaching legend and close personal 
friend, Coach Bob Tyler, who passed away on April 28, 2024.

  Born...

FAITH MONTH

FAITH MONTH

Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 68
(Senate - April 18, 2024) PDF

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, Americans across the country, 
led by Concerned Women for America, CWA--the Nation's largest public 
policy organization for women--and other faith-based organizations will 
again...

Roark goes to Capitol Hill

The Columbian-Progress

Roark goes to Capitol Hill

By SUBMITTED TO C-P

Kathryn "Katie" Roark, who is currently a senior at Oak Grove High School was selected as a Miss. Senator at the American Legion Auxiliary Magnolia Girls State that was held at Ole Miss in June. Katie is a member of Zion Ridge...

OPINION: I saw mental illness up close. We can’t keep ignoring it

Washington Examiner

OPINION: I saw mental illness up close. We can’t keep ignoring it

Commentary by U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb.

From my nearly three decades in the Air Force, I carry many memories of people and places, and all the lessons that come along with them. Closest to my heart, I hold a...

Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA

Transport Topics

Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA

Bipartisan Measure Promotes Safety, Supply Chain Connectivity

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

A Senate panel on July 24 easily approved legislation that would fund the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal 2026.

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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.

Video
 
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...