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Senator Hyde-Smith believes rebuilding infrastructure is key to the future of Mississippi and the nation.  She understands that aging highways, bridges, and basic public works infrastructure represents an impediment to public safety and economic growth.  She includes the need for greater broadband access among these needs.  Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to using her committee assignments to support responsible efforts to improve infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.


Mississippi Export Railroad hosts economic development trip

Trains Magazine

Mississippi Export Railroad hosts economic development trip

Excursion using CN business cars includes FRA administrator and members of Mississippi congressional delegation

By Trains Staff

MOSS POINT, Miss. – Mississippi Export Railroad hosted federal officials, elected leaders...

Lawmakers, officials discuss the issues at Legislative Luncheon

McComb Enterprise-Journal 

Lawmakers, officials discuss the issues at Legislative Luncheon

By Matt Williamson, Managing Editor

Local lawmakers gave a preview of the next legislative session, a U.S. senator gave a report about how business in Washington is making a difference back home and the...

Sen. Hyde-Smith Visits Baldwyn, Meets Manufacturers

Alcorn County News

Sen. Hyde-Smith Visits Baldwyn, Meets Manufacturers

Jon R Myers

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith visited Baldwyn on Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, and sat down at City Hall with Mayor Roslynn Clark, city officials, and representatives of local manufacturers. They talked about the city’s...

Farm Bill Clears Senate Ag Panel

Progressive Farmer

Farm Bill Clears Senate Ag Panel

Farm Bill Clears Senate Committee After Procedural Dispute

By  Jake Zajkowski, DTN Ag Policy Editor

PORTLAND, Maine (DTN) -- The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the 2026 farm bill on a 12-11 party-line vote Wednesday after resuming a...

Delta Council Names Clarke as New CEO

Cotton Grower

Delta Council Names Clarke as New CEO

Carlisle’s experience is marked by a deep understanding of agriculture, conservation, flood control, and rural development.

Cotton Grower Staff

Delta Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlisle Clarke as the organization’s new...

Interstate project could connect rural MS to cities across the South

Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Interstate project could connect rural MS to cities across the South

By Bea Anhuci

  • The planned Interstate 14 will span over 1,300 miles from Georgia to Texas, connecting military bases and manufacturing hubs.
  • Proponents say the new highway will boost rural economies and...

Park land transfer clears Senate

Vicksburg Post

Park land transfer clears Senate

A Vicksburg National Military Park land transfer for a planned visitor center now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk.

Staff Report

Legislation allowing the transfer of more than seven acres of Vicksburg National Military Park property to the...