Hyde-Smith’s ‘KIDS Act’ aims to expand child protection laws
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has introduced legislation to make it illegal to sell a child for any purpose, an expansion of current federal law. The ‘Keeping...
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Leaders ask for federal help as flooding continues
With many Mississippi counties still dealing with damage and flooding after recent severe weather, the state’s entire delegation in D.C. has joined Governor Phil Bryant...
Duck hunting could extend to end of January
by Alex Paton
The U.S. Senate approved a legislative package this week that includes provisions to allow states to extend duck hunting season to January 31 and conducts...
Mississippi Senators vote for border security bill
by Alex Paton
Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith voted to fully fund government operations through an appropriations package that makes strong investments in border security and funds...
Deal temporarily ends government shutdown
President Trump has announced a deal to temporarily reopen the government after the 35-day shutdown. The deal will reopen the government until February 15, but...
South Mississippi U.S. Marshal confirmed
A U.S. Marshal for South Mississippi has been confirmed. After he was nominated by President Trump in June, Mark B. Shepherd of McComb was recently confirmed...
Runoff election: county-by-county breakdown
The nation was focused on Mississippi last night as just one seat in the U.S. Senate remained open. The polls closed at 7 p.m. and...
U.S. Senate runoff election updates
It’s been three weeks since the midterm elections, and just one seat in the U.S. Senate remains up for grabs. The runoff between Republican incumbent...
Voter information to remember on election day
by Alex Paton
Mississippians will vote today to decide who will represent them not just in the Senate, but in the State House and in the Courtroom. At...
Espy agrees to debate Hyde-Smith
by Alex Paton
Democrat Senate Candidate Mike Espy has agreed to a debate with Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. Hyde-Smith agreed to attend a debate hosted by Farm Bureau...