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...

HYDE-SMITH REPORTS ALMOST $60 MILLION APPROVED FOR DISASTER RECOVERY IN MISS.

HYDE-SMITH REPORTS ALMOST $60 MILLION APPROVED FOR DISASTER RECOVERY IN MISS.

FEMA Public Assistance Grants Associated with Winter Storm Fern, Tropical Storm Arthur Recovery

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reported the approval of almost $60 million in grant awards to reimburse dozens of Mississippi counties, cities, and organizations for recovery efforts from Winter Storm Fern.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved 37 different Public...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $5.9 MILLION FOR CONTINUED RECOVERY FROM TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR & WINTER STORM FERN

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $5.9 MILLION FOR CONTINUED RECOVERY FROM TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR & WINTER STORM FERN

Two Federal Highway Administration Grants Will Provide Aid Statewide

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced the award of two grants totaling $5.9 million to help Mississippi continue recovery work associated with Tropical Storm Arthur and Winter Storm Fern.

The...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...