Neshoba County man sentenced to more than fifteen years for child pornography
A Neshoba County resident, Brandon Keith Farmer, has been sentenced to over fifteen years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
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VA provides 794 home purchase loans in Mississippi in Q1
There were 794 VA home purchase loans issued in Mississippi in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, totaling $229.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs…
Hyde-Smith supports appropriations bill with funds for Mississippi water systems and parks
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted in favor of advancing the FY2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.
Hyde-Smith and Cotton introduce bill requiring hospital transparency for neonatal care
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, and Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) have introduced new legislation aimed at increasing transparency in hospital policies for premature infant…
Senate panel considers nomination of Admiral Daryl Caudle as Chief of Naval Operations
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led a confirmation hearing for Admiral Daryl Caudle, nominated to be Chief of Naval Operations.
Hyde-Smith urges full USDA support amid continued challenges for American agriculture
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has called for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be prepared to use all available resources to support American farmers facing ongoing economic challenges.
Senate committee advances FY2026 transportation and housing appropriations bill led by Hyde-Smith
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has secured Senate Appropriations Committee approval for the fiscal year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill.
Mississippi men arrested in FBI-led drug conspiracy operation
Ten individuals from Mississippi have been arrested on charges related to a conspiracy involving fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as money laundering.
Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Mississippi increases from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Mississippi in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $288,992, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Hyde-Smith supports bill expanding parental leave after miscarriages and stillbirths
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) in introducing federal legislation aimed at providing parental leave and financial support to parents following…
Senator Wicker calls for sweeping Pentagon reform through new NDAA provisions
Senator Roger Wicker has called for major reforms at the Pentagon, emphasizing the need to modernize its business processes and support innovation in defense manufacturing.
Senate committee reviews nominations for leaders at SOCOM and AFRICOM
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, presided over a hearing to review the nominations of Vice Admiral Mitch Bradley and Lieutenant General Dagvin Anderson for…
Hyde-Smith supports bipartisan effort to strengthen palliative and hospice care workforce
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has announced her ongoing support for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening the workforce in…