Senator Hyde-Smith cherishes the diversity of the people of Mississippi and celebrates their accomplishments—both past and present.


HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2025 POLICE WEEK TRIBUTE

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2025 POLICE WEEK TRIBUTE

Hyde-Smith Pays Tribute to Law Enforcement Officers, Honors Four Fallen Mississippians

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s 2025 Police Week Tribute.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today honored Mississippi’s law enforcement in a 2025 National Police Week tribute that also commemorates four Magnolia State officers added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Hyde-Smith’s tribute, which will also be entered...

U.S. SENATE APPROVES RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING VICKSBURG BICENTENNIAL

U.S. SENATE APPROVES RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING VICKSBURG BICENTENNIAL

Senators Hyde-Smith & Wicker Honor City’s History, Influence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today celebrated Senate passage of their resolution commemorating the bicentennial and historical significance of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. 

The resolution celebrates Vicksburg’s rich history and honors its role in the development of Mississippi and the United States...

HYDE-SMITH MOURNS LOSS OF MISS. SERVICEMAN IN MID-AIR COLLISION

HYDE-SMITH MOURNS LOSS OF MISS. SERVICEMAN IN MID-AIR COLLISION

Brooksville, Miss., Native and Army Helicopter Pilot Killed in Tragic Accident in Washington, D.C.-area

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement after being notified by military officials Thursday that Brooksville native, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, was among the three soldiers killed when their helicopter collided with a passenger airline headed to Washington...

Mid-South officials react to the death of Pope Francis

WATN-TV Memphis

Mid-South officials react to the death of Pope Francis

Staff Report

Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church died on the morning of April 21, 2025, the Vatican announced.

Leaders across the Mid-South have offered statements paying tribute to and honoring the legacy of the...

U.S. Senate honors Vicksburg’s 200th anniversary

WJTV-TV Jackson

U.S. Senate honors Vicksburg’s 200th anniversary

By Sethanie Smith

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) celebrated Senate passage of their resolution commemorating the bicentennial and historical significance of the City of...

TRIBUTE TO JACK RUTLAND, JR.

TRIBUTE TO JACK RUTLAND, JR.

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 185
(Senate - November 8, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is an honor to pay tribute 
to Mr. Jack Rutland, Jr., of Lincoln County, MS, who for more than 10 
years has shown an inspiring dedication to sharing the stories...

REMEMBERING JACK H. LUCAS

REMEMBERING JACK H. LUCAS

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 163
(Senate - October 4, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I am honored to pay tribute to the 
memory of a true American hero, Jacklyn ``Jack'' Harrell Lucas.

  Jack, a long-time resident of Mississippi, and the youngest...

REMEMBERING JIMMY BUFFETT (Executive Session)

REMEMBERING JIMMY BUFFETT (Executive Session)

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 147
(Senate - September 12, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
remarkable life of a legendary native of Mississippi whose music is 
synonymous with the spirit of summertime...