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Senator Hyde-Smith believes preparedness is imperative to protecting lives and property when severe storms and natural disasters hit Mississippi and other areas of the country.  A state-level lawmaker when Hurricane Katrina devastated the state, she recognizes the role of the federal government in helping individuals, communities, and the state rebound after such disasters.  Senator Hyde-Smith supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency and efforts to improve the agency’s effectiveness.


A Growing Problem: Farmers Reeling From Unrelenting Rains

Indianola Enterprise-Tocsin

A Growing Problem: Farmers Reeling From Unrelenting Rains

By Bryan Davis

Sunflower County could see a stretch of nearly seven days without rainfall this week, but all the work farmers are doing between storms could be wiped out with heavy rains, which could move in on...

Safe Room on Track for Petal Upper Elem.

Hub City Spokes

Safe Room on Track for Petal Upper Elem.

By Haskel Burns

After some short delays, officials at Petal Upper Elementary School are looking forward to the school’s upcoming safe room that will provide shelter for students and staff during periods of inclement weather.

Andy Schoggin...

HYDE-SMITH LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE TO CONNECT WITH MISSISSIPPIANS

HYDE-SMITH LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE TO CONNECT WITH MISSISSIPPIANS

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the launch of her new Senate website, which has been designed to make it easier for Mississippians to contact her to share their views, seek assistance, and learn more about the Senator’s work.

“I hope Mississippians will use this redesigned website to reach out to me and my staff.  As I’ve said before, this is their office and we’re here to do...

SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION TO HONOR THAD COCHRAN

SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION TO HONOR THAD COCHRAN

Wicker, Hyde-Smith Introduced Tribute to the Late Miss. Senator

Sens. Wicker and Hyde-Smith at Thad Cochran U.S. Courthouse naming ceremony last August

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) to honor the life and career of former long-time U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.

The resolution was cosponsored by every member of the Senate and was approved unanimously late Tuesday.  Cochran, who retired from the Senate last year, passed...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR THAD COCHRAN

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR THAD COCHRAN

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the passing of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.):

“Mississippi has suffered a tremendous loss today.  Senator Thad Cochran was an incredible leader and a most respected member of the United States Senate.  My colleagues who served with him consistently speak of him with such high regard.  So many have said to me that he was...

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith delivers maiden speech

WCBI-TV Columbus

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith delivers maiden speech

By Joey Barnes

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCBI) – In her maiden speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith called for more action on federal disaster assistance.

The Republican from Brookhaven spoke about the February...

HYDE-SMITH:  AGRICULTURE, FLOOD RELIEF FUNDING SHOULD HELP MISSISSIPPI

HYDE-SMITH:  AGRICULTURE, FLOOD RELIEF FUNDING SHOULD HELP MISSISSIPPI

U.S. Senate Approves Disaster Supplemental Funding Package

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today said Mississippi will benefit from a supplemental disaster appropriations measure approved by the Senate.

Hyde-Smith voted for the disaster relief measure, which will provide crucial aid for states like Mississippi that have been hurt by disasters in...

County officials confident of federal disaster declaration

Monroe Journal

County officials confident of federal disaster declaration

By Ray Van Dusen

ABERDEEN – After reading off a long list of expenses related to mid-April’s severe weather outbreak, county road manager Sonny Clay told the board of supervisors April 26 he is confident there will be...