Photo of a classroom setting with a teacher and students

Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state.  The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.

Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.


Hyde-Smith tours Climb CDC

WXXV-TV Gulfport

Hyde-Smith tours Climb CDC

By Andrew Scherer 

While on a trip to the Gulf Coast, United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visited with a local Gulfport organization.

The senator toured Climb CDC, an organization that provides workforce training and development to 16 to 26-year...

Safe Room on Track for Petal Upper Elem.

Hub City Spokes

Safe Room on Track for Petal Upper Elem.

By Haskel Burns

After some short delays, officials at Petal Upper Elementary School are looking forward to the school’s upcoming safe room that will provide shelter for students and staff during periods of inclement weather.

Andy Schoggin...

Study of city’s broadband internet capabilities underway

Natchez Democrat

Study of city’s broadband internet capabilities underway

By Sabrina Robertson

NATCHEZ — Smart Growth America researchers from Washington, D.C., may have the answer on how to revitalize Natchez and Adams County — faster internet speeds.

Boosting internet speeds would improve the...