Memphis Commercial Appeal
Opinion | Why does Congress quit in August?
Cindy Hyde-Smith, Guest columnist
The congressional tradition of escaping the nation’s capital in August dates back to the time before air conditioning when Senators would race home before the summer heat reached its peak.
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Bolivar Commercial
Rosedale Ports Given Funding for Dredging
By Courtney Warren
On Monday, the Corps of Engineers released its FY2018 Work Plan, which outlines additional funding for ongoing Civil Works projects, investing an additional $55.9 million in Mississippi to support infrastructure...
The Enterprise-Toscin, Indianola
Trade war hits home
China’s counterpunch could land right in county’s breadbasket
By Bryan Davis, publisher
Not much of what happens in Sunflower County has anything to do with the price of tea in China.
But a lot of what happens here, as well as in other...
Southwest Georgia Live
Peanut farmers support Senate’s passage of 2018 Farm Bill
By Staff Reports
TIFTON, Ga. — The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry marked up the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and delivered on promises for bipartisan legislation from Committee...
Delta Wildlife e-News
Tackling Bureaucracy for Long-Sought Duck Hunting Reform
By U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)
Federal rules and regulations too often become seemingly insurmountable obstacles to simple changes that can have a positive impact. I introduced the Migratory Bird...
CNBC
Senate overwhelmingly rebukes Trump on tariffs — but the measure won't limit his powers
By Jacob Pramuk
The Senate overwhelmingly rebuked President Donald Trump over his tariff policy on Wednesday, but the vote will not give Congress any real power to curb his trade authority.
In an 88...
Clarion-Ledger, Jackson
Congressional bills call for broadened duck season framework
Legislation could increase conservation, state revenue
By Brian Broom
Mirror bills have been introduced in Congress which, if passed, will allow states to end duck seasons later and extend opportunity for...
WTOK-TV Meridian
Hyde-Smith: Infrastructure upgrades approved for Lauderdale County
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTOK) - According to a news release from the office of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, the USDA has approved a loan to Southwest Lauderdale Water Association to build a backup well.
SWLWA will use $2.56...
Delta Wildlife e-News
New Provision for Waterfowl Offered in CRP
Delta Wildlife e-News
Duck hunters and waterfowl habitat managers received a gift as part of the 2018 Omnibus appropriation package which Senator Hyde-Smith will be working to maintain in the 2019 Ag appropriations package (S.2976...
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
Miss Hospitality crowns new winner
By Charles Herrington, Reporter
HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - Hundreds packed out the Saenger Theater to witness the 68th Annual Miss Hospitality competition. Anna McDaniel, of Meridian, walked away with the crown on Saturday night.
Tavia...
