Senator Hyde-Smith believes preparedness is imperative to protecting lives and property when severe storms and natural disasters hit Mississippi and other areas of the country. A state-level lawmaker when Hurricane Katrina devastated the state, she recognizes the role of the federal government in helping individuals, communities, and the state rebound after such disasters. Senator Hyde-Smith supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency and efforts to improve the agency’s effectiveness.
HYDE-SMITH LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE TO CONNECT WITH MISSISSIPPIANS
HYDE-SMITH LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE TO CONNECT WITH MISSISSIPPIANS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the launch of her new Senate website, which has been designed to make it easier for Mississippians to contact her to share their views, seek assistance, and learn more about the Senator’s work.
“I hope Mississippians will use this redesigned website to reach out to me and my staff. As I’ve said before, this is their office and we’re here to do...
SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION TO HONOR THAD COCHRAN
SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION TO HONOR THAD COCHRAN
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Introduced Tribute to the Late Miss. Senator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) to honor the life and career of former long-time U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.
The resolution was cosponsored by every member of the Senate and was approved unanimously late Tuesday. Cochran, who retired from the Senate last year, passed...
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR THAD COCHRAN
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR THAD COCHRAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the passing of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.):
“Mississippi has suffered a tremendous loss today. Senator Thad Cochran was an incredible leader and a most respected member of the United States Senate. My colleagues who served with him consistently speak of him with such high regard. So many have said to me that he was...
As Delta floodwater recedes new stress and challenges rise for locals
WJTV-TV Jackson
As Delta floodwater recedes new stress and challenges rise for locals
VIDEO
As water continues to recede in the Delta some homeowners are assessing the damage and cleaning up.
For a handful the recovery process is here but it’s nowhere near over or any easier for Wetland locals...
Bonnet Carre Spillway shut down as river falls below flood stage
Mississippi Business Journal
Bonnet Carre Spillway shut down as river falls below flood stage
By Jack Weatherly
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the weekend completed the shutdown of the Bonnet Carre Spillway north of New Orleans, starting a process that will lead to the return of normal...
Safety net proposed for fishermen
Houma (La.) Courier
Safety net proposed for fishermen
By Halle Parker
Louisiana shrimpers say a bill introduced in the Senate that would provide a safety net for commercial fishermen to help in difficult years like 2019 is a long time coming.
For decades, shrimpers and others in the commercial...