Photo of an empty road with fencing on both sides of the road

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.


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...

EDITORIAL: Corridor project to increase overall accessibility

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo

EDITORIAL: Corridor project to increase overall accessibility

Support for construction of an 8.3-mile, four-lane divided arterial segment of Miss. Highway 76 in Itawamba County received a green light this week.

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde...