Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state. The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.
Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.
Delta Business Journal
Wicker and Hyde-Smith Co-Sponsor Literacy Resolution
DBJ
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) applauded the unanimous Senate passage of a resolution that designates September 2024 as “National Literacy Month” and encourages greater strides to...
Clarksdale Press Register
Senator Hyde-Smith visits DSU, views federally funded projects
By THE PRESS REGISTER
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith made a special visit to Cleveland and Delta State University on Thursday, October 10, accompanied by 34 staff members from her Washington, D.C. and...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES HONOR JAMES EARL JONES
Senate Passes Resolution that Pays Tribute to Renowned Actor with Roots in the Miss. Delta
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S Senate late Wednesday approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with several colleagues, to honor the late actor James Earl Jones, who passed away in early September.
Born in Arkabutla, Miss., Jones was an award-winning actor widely known for his roles...
Bolivar Bullet
DSU Receives Federal Grant
The Wiley Planetarium awarded $500,000
The Daily Bullet - Friday, September 13, 2024
Vol. 33 No. 80
Delta State University has announced the Roy L. and Clara Belle Wiley Planetarium has been awarded a $500,000 U.S. Congressional earmark, with funds...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHT MISS. LITERACY PROGRESS AS SENATE PASSES NATIONAL RESOLUTION
Miss. Senators Cosponsored Bipartisan Resolution Designating September as National Literacy Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today applauded unanimous Senate passage of a resolution that designates September 2024 as “National Literacy Month” and encourages greater strides to improve literacy for K-12 students nationwide.
Wicker and Hyde-Smith...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE MISS. STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
Sept. 30 Deadline Set for High School Juniors & Seniors to Apply to Leadership Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged Mississippi high school juniors and seniors with student leadership roles to apply for the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
The esteemed USSYP offers $10,000 college scholarships to two junior or senior students from...
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi’s 37th Youth Tour
By Daily Leader Staff
The three components of the Cooperative Youth Leaders program are Learn, Grow, and Experience. Eighty-five rising high school seniors from across Mississippi traveled to Washington, DC, in June to...
Madison County Journal
5 local teens attending military academies
By Duncan Dent
Five Madison County students are attending three different service academies this school year.
The United States Military Academy at West Point in New York State has the most, with three students.
These include:
•...
Magnolia Tribune
Immersive virtual reality lessons coming to Mississippi charter schools
A Mississippi technology company will work with state charter schools to provide professional development and tailored VR content.
By Jeremy Pittari
Students attending one of the 10 charter schools in...
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Camp Kamassa host first group of guests, makes progress
By Hunter Cloud
CRYSTAL SPRINGS — Six years after Camp Kamassa first broke ground, the camp for people with special needs and disabilities was able to hold its first camp. Radically Against Dystrophy, a summer camp...
