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Senator Hyde-Smith knows dependence on foreign oil poses economic and national security risks for the United States.  The Senator supports responsible exploration and production of Mississippi’s and the nation’s energy resources, including the development of new technologies to support the production of biofuels and other energy sources.

Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of conservation and good stewardship of our natural resources.  She supports balanced and responsible resource management policies to ensure Mississippi’s forests, wetlands, and coastal region remain assets for future generations to enjoy.


This popular Miss. lake may be getting a conference center and lodge

Jackson Clarion-Ledger

This popular Miss. lake may be getting a conference center and lodge

By Brian Broom

Plans for a conference center and lodge at a southwest Mississippi lake could make it a destination for businesses, tourists and outdoors enthusiasts.

A public-private consortium announced...

Editorial: Okhissa project will benefit SW Miss

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Editorial: Okhissa project will benefit SW Miss

By Our Viewpoint

Franklin County is dreaming big, and if the plans announced by Scenic Rivers Development Alliance come to fruition, those dreams will benefit all of Southwest Mississippi.

SRDA recently announced...

Plan for Lake Ohkissa lodge, conference center unveiled

Natchez Democrat

Plan for Lake Ohkissa lodge, conference center unveiled

By Kevin Cooper

RIDGELAND — A Franklin County native’s vision for a game-changing development on Lake Ohkissa brought dozens political and business leaders together Friday to publicly unveil the plan and talk about...