Photo of empty road with wooden 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.


$6M to improve Lowndes County Port

WTVA-TV Tupelo-Columbus

$6M to improve Lowndes County Port

By: Zac Carlisle

WASHINGTON (WTVA) - $6.1 million will be used to improve the Lowndes County Port in Columbus.

The U.S. Department of Transportation grant will improve infrastructure and expand capacity, U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy...

Sunshine Protection Act: Here's what could change if approved

WAPT-TV Jackson

Sunshine Protection Act: Here's what could change if approved

Some say the time change is disruptive, while others are happy for the daylight

By Christana Kay, Meteorologist

JACKSON, Miss. — People are still adjusting to the one-hour time change, but one bill could remove the...

Working on farm bill, senators frustrated by what counts as rural

CQ Roll Call

Working on farm bill, senators frustrated by what counts as rural

By Ellyn Ferguson, CQ

Senate Agriculture members from both parties on Tuesday offered a glimpse into what could be a thorny issue as lawmakers begin work on the 2023 farm bill: the federal definition of rural. 
 
The...

Holly Springs Road completion celebrated

DeSoto County News

Holly Springs Road completion celebrated

By Bob Bakken 

DeSoto Holly Springs Road

Officials said Monday it will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. when Holly Springs Road is fully opened to traffic. A main county road through DeSoto County that also affects parts of Tate and Marshall counties can now be fully used...