Trump nominates retired Pike County sheriff to be US marshal
Clarion-Ledger, Jackson
Trump nominates retired Pike County sheriff to be US marshal
Special to the Clarion Ledger
Retired Pike County sheriff Mark B. Shepherd of McComb is President Trump’s nominee for U.S. marshal for the Southern District of Mississippi.
If confirmed, Shepherd, who served...
Hyde-Smith votes for failed spending cut plan
News Mississippi
Hyde-Smith votes for failed spending cut plan
By Brittany Land
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith voted to advance President Trump’s plan to cut $15 billion in unspent or unnecessary funding from federal agencies, but the effort was cut short by Democratic-led opposition.
“I...
Senate passes defense bill, military members to see pay raise
News Mississippi
Senate passes defense bill, military members to see pay raise
By Alex Paton
Earlier this week the Senate passed the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which is a measure that sets the national security policy and authorizes funding to equip and train the U.S...
Rosedale Ports Given Funding for Dredging
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Rosedale Ports Given Funding for Dredging
By Courtney Warren
On Monday, the Corps of Engineers released its FY2018 Work Plan, which outlines additional funding for ongoing Civil Works projects, investing an additional $55.9 million in Mississippi to support infrastructure...
Every day is Flag Day
Delta Democrat Times
Every day is Flag Day
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
Dear Editor,
The U.S. Senate debate on the National Defense Authorization Act this year coincided with the national commemoration of Flag Day and National Flag Week. Both tributes underscore the significance of our duty...