MISS. DELEGATION WELCOMES $100 MILLION GRANT FOR JACKSON PUBLIC SAFETY

MISS. DELEGATION WELCOMES $100 MILLION GRANT FOR JACKSON PUBLIC SAFETY

United Delegation Supported Capital City’s Bid for DOJ Model Cities Initiative Resources

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 a $100 million award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that will support public safety improvements in...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & GUEST APPLAUD $56 MILLION AWARD FOR RANKIN COUNTY RAIL BRIDGE & TRAFFIC UPGRADE

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & GUEST APPLAUD $56 MILLION AWARD FOR RANKIN COUNTY RAIL BRIDGE & TRAFFIC UPGRADE

Lawmakers Working Closely with County, State to Advance I-20 Connector Loop Initiative

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today welcomed a federal award for more than $56 million to support the construction of a railroad bridge over Mississippi Highway 18 in Rankin County, as well as accompanying...

HYDE-SMITH PREDICTS MISS. CATFISH, POULTRY & RICE PRODUCERS WILL BENEFIT FROM LATEST USDA SECTION 32 PURCHASES

HYDE-SMITH PREDICTS MISS. CATFISH, POULTRY & RICE PRODUCERS WILL BENEFIT FROM LATEST USDA SECTION 32 PURCHASES

USDA Approves $61 Million to Purchase Surplus Farm-Raised Catfish, Chicken & Rice for Use in Food Assistance Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today expressed confidence that Mississippi producers of farm-raised catfish, poultry, and rice will benefit from a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $61 million of those...

Magnolia Mornings: October 21, 2026

Magnolia Tribune

Magnolia Mornings: October 21, 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 - October 21, 2026

In Mississippi

1. Mississippi delegation celebrates...

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...

MCOOL in spotlight as 'Four Corners' negotiate a final farm bill

Agri-Pulse

MCOOL in spotlight as 'Four Corners' negotiate a final farm bill

By Olivia M. Bridges and Kim Chipman 

  • Restoring mandatory country-of-origin labels for beef is among top differences between House and Senate farm bills.
  • House and Senate Ag committee aides are working to pave a path for...

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...

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2025

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2025

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 79
(Senate - May 12, 2025) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, as our Nation comes together to 
observe National Police Week, we honor the courageous men and women in 
law enforcement who have given their lives in service to others.

 ...

PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT (Executive Session)

PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT (Executive Session)

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 42
(Senate - March 5, 2025) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to once again join my 
Republican colleagues in reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding the 
protections provided by...