Senator Hyde-Smith cherishes the diversity of the people of Mississippi and celebrates their accomplishments—both past and present.
MISS. DELEGATION CELEBRATES VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BILL SIGNED INTO LAW
MISS. DELEGATION CELEBRATES VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BILL SIGNED INTO LAW
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today welcomed the signing of the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act into law.
President Trump on Tuesday signed the legislation (HR.4467), which permits the State of Mississippi...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD SENATE PASSAGE OF VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BILL
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD SENATE PASSAGE OF VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BILL
Bipartisan Legislation Authorizing Land Transfer for Visitor Center, Structural Improvements Headed to the President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today celebrated unanimous Senate approval of the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act, clearing it to be sent to President Trump.
This legislation (HR.4467) directs the U.S...
HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY
HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY
“We are Always Strongest When We Come Together in Gratitude, Pride & Patriotism”
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Issues Statement Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued an Independence Day statement as Mississippians and citizens across the United States ramp up to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the...
Partnership advances $114 million Civil War visitor center
The Vicksburg Post
Partnership advances $114 million Civil War visitor center
Plans for the new museum and visitor center at the Vicksburg National Military Park moved forward Wednesday, following a local funding commitment of up to $15.5 million.
By Don Hill, The Vicksburg Post
State, federal...
Special Amtrak stop announced for 2026 Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival in Ocean Springs
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Special Amtrak stop announced for 2026 Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival in Ocean Springs
By WLOX Staff
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) — Amtrak will provide a temporary stop for...
Mississippi foster care advocates recognized as 2026 Angels in Adoption
Madison County Journal
Mississippi foster care advocates recognized as 2026 Angels in Adoption
By Staff Reports
Ridgeland's Thomas Dent has been named a 2026 Angels in Adoption Honoree by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute.
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith nominated him.
“Thomas has...
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Congressional Record Vol. 172, No. 81
(Senate - May 13, 2026) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, National Police Week serves as a
solemn reminder of the courage and sacrifice shown by the men and women
in law enforcement who lost their lives in service to others. This
we...
MORNING BUSINESS: FAITH MONTH
MORNING BUSINESS: FAITH MONTH
Congressional Record Vol. 172, No. 66
(Senate - April 15, 2026) PDF
FAITH MONTH
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, every April, faithful Americans come
together in prayer and thanksgiving to celebrate Faith Month. I embrace
the unique opportunity that we have to...
REMEMBERING COLONEL CARLYLE "SMITTY" HARRIS (RET.)
REMEMBERING COLONEL CARLYLE "SMITTY" HARRIS (RET.)
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 120
(Senate - July 14, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is a profound honor to pay tribute
to the late U.S. Air Force Colonel Carlyle Smith "Smitty" Harris of
Tupelo, Mississippi, an American hero...