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Hinds Today area weekly mass times

By Hinds Today | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Hinds Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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HYDE-SMITH BACKS RESOLUTION CONDEMNING CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM

By Hinds Today | May 3, 2024

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi expressed her support for a resolution condemning campus antisemitism and cosponsored the 'No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act'. The resolution, S.Res.670, introduced by Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina, aims to address the escalating antisemitism on U.S. college campuses and ensure the protection of Jewish students under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.Hyde-Smith emphasized, "Everyone has a right to express their opinion in this country, but not when it turns to speech that foments hate and violence. It’s shameful that the...

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235 coaches at institutions in Hinds County earned $46,889 on average in 2022

By Hinds Today | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Jackson State University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Hinds County, was $93,572, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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MEDGAR EVERS TO RECEIVE POSTHUMOUS PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM

By Hinds Today | May 2, 2024

Medgar Wiley Evers, the slain civil rights leader, will be posthumously honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The award comes over six decades after his assassination in 1963, a recognition that has been widely applauded by various political figures and representatives from Mississippi.Senator Roger Wicker expressed his gratitude towards President Biden for bestowing the honor upon Evers, stating, “This is a powerful way to honor Medgar Evers’ life and legacy. His work did not die with him in 1963.” Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith also commended the decision, saying,...

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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO PROTECT MEDICARE TELEHEALTH SERVICES

By Hinds Today | May 2, 2024

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has thrown her support behind a bipartisan bill aimed at safeguarding Medicare telehealth services beyond the looming December deadline. The legislation, known as the Telehealth Modernization Act (S.3967), seeks to make permanent the telehealth flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, which are currently set to expire at the end of 2024.Highlighting the importance of ensuring continued access to telehealth services, especially for seniors in rural areas, Senator Hyde-Smith emphasized, "We really must get past short-term extensions...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hinds County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Hinds Today | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hinds County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Challenges Education Secretary on Title IX Gender Rule Changes

By Hinds Today | Apr 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) challenged Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on the potential impact of the Biden administration's final Title IX rule changes during a Senate appropriations subcommittee hearing. The rule, set to take effect on August 1, has raised concerns about how it may affect gender dynamics in schools, particularly in spaces like restrooms and locker rooms.Hyde-Smith expressed her apprehensions about the new rule, stating, "There are many troubling aspects of this new rule, like its weakening of due process protections,...

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Hinds Today area weekly mass times

By Hinds Today | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Hinds Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE RESOLUTION TO BLOCK BIDEN RULE PROTECTING FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

By Hinds Today | Apr 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and her colleagues are taking a stand against a Biden administration rule that targets faith-based organizations. Hyde-Smith, along with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, introduced a resolution to overturn the rule, which directs nine federal agencies to discriminate against faith-based organizations.In a statement, Hyde-Smith expressed her concerns, saying, "The Biden administration’s unrelenting attacks on faith-based organizations are unfounded, unwarranted, and offensive. These organizations are often pillars of our communities in offering...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hinds County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Hinds Today | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hinds County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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MISS. DELEGATION COSPONSORS RESOLUTION HONORING SEABEES FOUNDING

By Hinds Today | Apr 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – All members of the Mississippi congressional delegation have cosponsored a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing the 82nd anniversary of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the Seabees, and thanking them for their service to our country.Senator Roger Wicker emphasized the significance of the Seabees, stating, “The Seabees are an integral part of Mississippi’s military history and Gulfport’s community. They have often put themselves into dire situations, whether assisting with natural disaster recovery or humanitarian missions...

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HYDE-SMITH BILL WOULD HELP RESTORE EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN RURAL AMERICA

By Hinds Today | Apr 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi has introduced the 'Rural Health Sustainability Act' aimed at expanding access to emergency healthcare services in rural areas across the United States. The bill seeks to broaden the eligibility criteria for Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation, allowing more at-risk or closed hospitals to qualify.Hyde-Smith emphasized the importance of the legislation by stating, "People who live and work in rural areas need basic emergency health services, but too many rural hospitals are in danger of closing or...

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FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Hinds County in Q4 2023

By Hinds Today | Apr 21, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Hinds County that received an FDA inspection in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Which former Hinds Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Hinds Today | Apr 21, 2024

These former Hinds Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Hinds Today area weekly mass times

By Hinds Today | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Hinds Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Enrollment by Ethnicity: Black was most represented background in MS School for the Blind and Deaf in 2022-23 school year

By Hinds Today | Apr 19, 2024

Black students made up 65.6% of the 122 students enrolled in MS School for the Blind and Deaf during the 2022-23 school year, making them the most represented ethnicity, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.

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HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES $30.5 MILLION USDA CATFISH PURCHASE

By Hinds Today | Apr 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi expressed her appreciation for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision to purchase up to $30.5 million in farm-raised catfish products for distribution to various nutrition assistance programs.Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack authorized the farm-raised catfish purchase through the "Section 32" program, which allows for emergency purchases of surplus U.S. commodities for distribution to domestic food assistance programs.Hyde-Smith highlighted the challenges faced by catfish producers, stating, "Catfish producers in...

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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO STRIKE DOWN SEC CLIMATE DISCLOSURE RULE

By Hinds Today | Apr 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi has taken a stand against the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) climate disclosure rule by cosponsoring a resolution to overturn it. The rule, which mandates publicly traded companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions data, has raised concerns about excessive regulatory burdens and increased costs for businesses and consumers.In a statement, Senator Hyde-Smith expressed her opposition to the SEC's climate disclosure rule, stating, "We recognize that the Biden administration is in a regulatory frenzy, but the...

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Black had the largest percent of student body in Midtown Public Charter School schools in 2022-23 school year

By Hinds Today | Apr 17, 2024

Black students made up 96.1% of the 284 students enrolled in Midtown Public Charter School schools during the 2022-23 school year, making them the most represented ethnicity, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.

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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Condemns Suppressed Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

By Hinds Today | Apr 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi has condemned the Democratic-led suppression of the impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Senator, who has visited the U.S.-Mexico border multiple times as a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, expressed her strong sentiments regarding the situation.In her statement, Senator Hyde-Smith criticized Senate Democrats for their actions, stating, "Senate Democrats insulted the United States Senate as an institution and, more importantly, the American people by...