Photo of Brookhaven, a rural town

Senator Hyde-Smith believes the Unites States is strong when agriculture and rural America are strong.  The Senator understands the unique challenges faced by rural Mississippi to provide residents with basic services, infrastructure, education, and health care.  She supports policies that will allow rural communities to expand economically.  The federal government should not be a roadblock to the growth and wellbeing of rural America.


LEGISLATIVE SESSION--American Agriculture

LEGISLATIVE SESSION--American Agriculture

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 170
(Senate - October 15, 2025) PDF

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Mississippi.

American Agriculture

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to highlight a growing 
crisis that threatens our farmers...

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SYSTEM

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SYSTEM

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 203
(Senate - December 4, 2025) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to call attention to a 
critical safety issue that affects every American who travels our roads 
and highways.

  Across the country, we are seeing a...

WINTER STORM FERN (Executive Calendar)

WINTER STORM FERN (Executive Calendar)

Congressional Record Vol. 172, No. 25
(Senate - February 4, 2026) PDF

  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sheehy). The other distinguished Senator 
from Mississippi.

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I join my colleague Senator Roger 
Wicker to draw the attention...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $3.75 MILLION TO HELP 20 MISS. RURAL HOSPITALS SUSTAIN WORKFORCE

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $3.75 MILLION TO HELP 20 MISS. RURAL HOSPITALS SUSTAIN WORKFORCE

Hyde-Smith Avid Supporter of Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program, Encouraged Miss. Hospitals to Apply

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that 20 rural hospitals and health providers in Mississippi will receive federal grant funding through a program created to help them sustain their workforces and continue to provide care.

Hyde-Smith, as a member of the Senate...

Housing on Deck: Knight Development poised to help Grenada County grow

Grenada Star

Housing on Deck: Knight Development poised to help Grenada County grow

By Adam Prestridge - Publisher

If you build it, they will come. That's exactly what the Greater Grenada Partnership (GGP) is banking on after adding Knight Development to its lineup of strategic players poised to...

Fischer, Bennet Introduce Resolution Supporting Mental Health in Ag

American Ag Network

Fischer, Bennet Introduce Resolution Supporting Mental Health in Ag

News Release
Posted: May 26, 2026

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating May 29, 2026, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture...

Magnolia Mornings: May 22, 2026

Magnolia Tribune

Magnolia Mornings: May 22, 2026

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion to start your day informed.

By: Magnolia Tribune - May 22, 2026

In Mississippi

1. BLEOST approves part-time officer bridge...