News Mississippi
$5.9M headed to Vicksburg National Military Park
By Alex Paton
The National Park Service will now direct more than $5.9 million to address deferred maintenance needs at the Vicksburg National Military Park.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate...
News Mississippi
EPA administrator gives $2M to improve Mississippi water quality
By Alex Paton
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt joined over 50 farmers and landowners to announce two Gulf of Mexico Program grants totaling $2 million. During his time in the...
News Mississippi
Raytheon makes $100 million Mississippi investment
By Steven Gagliano
A $100 million investment is coming to Mississippi after an announcement from Raytheon.
Raytheon, an industry-leading defense contractor, is expanding its radar manufacturing capabilities in Forest. The...
Broadcasting & Cable
Senators Challenge FCC Rural Broadband Map
By John Eggerton
Senators from both sides of the aisle are expressing concerns about the coverage map the FCC is planning to use to decide where to put more than $4.5 billion in rural broadband subsidies, and they want more time to...
Clarion-Ledger, Jackson
Delta Council Day: Catfish on the plate and on the minds of farmers
By Mac Gordon, Guest Columnist
Delta folk are known in some circles for walking with more of a swagger than the average Mississippian, but Delta Council Day is when they really strut their stuff.
Once a...
Business Insider
The Coast Guard is about to go without pay because of the government shutdown, but its members are still out doing missions
by Christopher Woody
• The Coast Guard was able to secure enough money for payroll on December 31, despite the government shutdown.
• But...
AmmoLand.com
Hyde-Smith Introduces Bill to Extend Federal Duck Hunting Season Closing Date
By Ammoland
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (Ammoland.com)- Legislation authored and introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) would answer the call of sportsmen in Mississippi and around the country to...
WCBI-TV Columbus
Sen. Hyde-Smith Proposes “Gold Star Families Week”
By William Folkes
WASHINGTON D.C. (WCBI) – Ahead of Memorial Day, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is proposing a new way to honor military families.
Dubbed “Gold Star Families Week,” the senator’s resolution would preview Gold Star...
Delta Council e-News
Senator Hyde-Smith Champions Bill to Extend Duck Season and Benefit Vets
Yesterday afternoon, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith filled her first bill as a United States Senator on behalf of our veterans, active members of our military and sportsmen. The bill seeks to establish January...
News Mississippi
VA reform bill heads to Trump’s desk
By Alex Paton
A bill is headed to President Trump’s desk that will improve veterans’ health care by removing barriers that keep veterans from receiving care closer to home.
U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker voted with the Senate...
