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Senator Hyde-Smith believes rebuilding infrastructure is key to the future of Mississippi and the nation.  She understands that aging highways, bridges, and basic public works infrastructure represents an impediment to public safety and economic growth.  She includes the need for greater broadband access among these needs.  Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to using her committee assignments to support responsible efforts to improve infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.


Itawamba County four-lane construction begins

Itawamba County Times

Itawamba County four-lane construction begins

By Jason Collum, Red Bay News

Work has begun on the construction of the last section of Corridor V, or Miss. Hwy. 76 in Itawamba County.

A preconstruction meeting was held Wednesday, April 15, for Eutaw Construction Company, Inc...

Corps of Engineers reconsidering pumps project

Delta Farm Press

Corps of Engineers reconsidering pumps project

Corps of Engineers to do Environmental Impact Study

By Ron Smith

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Wednesday, April 15, the intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Yazoo Basin...

Trump admin revives flood project killed by EPA veto

Environment & Energy News

Trump admin revives flood project killed by EPA veto

By Daniel Cusick

The Trump administration has resurrected a World War II-era flood control project that Mississippi politicians say was unfairly smothered by an overzealous EPA 12 years ago.

The Yazoo Pumps project...