Photo of empty road with wooden fencing on both sides of the road

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.

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS SWEEPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATION

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS SWEEPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATION

Senate Approves 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Includes Hyde-Smith Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, today voted for a sweeping housing affordability measure that includes priority reforms she’s supported to address housing needs in rural America.

The 21st Century ROAD (Renewing Opportunity in...

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Victim’s family continues the fight for Lowndes County traffic light

WCBI-TV Columbus 

Victim’s family continues the fight for Lowndes County traffic light

Nicholas Jenkins' family is still looking for answers six months later.

By Charity Johnson

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Six months after a fatal car accident in Lowndes County, a family is still searching...

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Our View: High-speed internet plan helps bridge the gap

Meridian Star

Our View: High-speed internet plan helps bridge the gap

By Star Editorial   

Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday announced the state’s plan to bring high-speed internet to every part of the state received approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, bringing...

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Yellow Creek to receive $4 million for expansion and growth

Daily Corinthian

Yellow Creek to receive $4 million for expansion and growth

For the Daily Corinthian

President Donald Trump recently signed an appropriations bill that provides $4 million to the Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority in Northeast Mississippi. These funds, secured by Senator...

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NCC to press for Buying American Cotton Act in 2026

Farm Progress

NCC to press for Buying American Cotton Act in 2026

New farm bill helps cotton farmers but won’t guarantee profitability.

By Forrest Laws

At a Glance
•    U.S. cotton represents only 4 million of 20 million bales consumed domestically.
•    Buying American Cotton Act offers tax...

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Okhissa Lake Lodge project takes major step forward with groundbreaking

Franklin Advocate
 
Okhissa Lake Lodge project takes major step forward with groundbreaking
 
By Paul Keane, Franklin Advocate

Steady steps toward an end goal brought local, state and federal leaders together Friday to break ground on the entrance road to the Okhissa Lake Lodge project.

Officials...

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HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES AWARD OF $24.8 MILLION FOR SAFE ROOM CONSTRUCTION IN MISS.

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES AWARD OF $24.8 MILLION FOR SAFE ROOM CONSTRUCTION IN MISS.

FEMA Grants Will Advance Safe Room Facilities in Lincoln, Webster & Tate Counties

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed the award of more than $24.8 million to advance safe room projects in Mississippi toward construction, including a large multi-use facility at Copiah-Lincoln (Co-Lin) Community College.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced grants for phase II...

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