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.
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 ANNOUNCES $6.0 MILLION GRANT FOR PORT BIENVILLE INTERMODAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $6.0 MILLION GRANT FOR PORT BIENVILLE INTERMODAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION
New Facility Latest Project to Improve Capabilities, Efficiency at Hancock County Port
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced the award of a $6.0 million grant to construct an intermodal facility at Port Bienville in Hancock County.
The Port Infrastructure...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...