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Mississippi senators push NCAA for stricter gender policies in women's sports

By Hinds Today | Aug 6, 2024

On August 6, 2024, U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) urged NCAA President Charlie Baker to revise the association’s student-athlete participation policy to mandate that only biological women can compete in NCAA women's sports.

Former national park employee pleads guilty to theft of government funds

By Hinds Today | Aug 6, 2024

A Vicksburg woman has pled guilty to stealing park admission fees while employed as a Supervisory Fee Management Specialist at the Vicksburg National Military Park.

Hinds Today area weekly mass times

By Hinds Today | Aug 3, 2024

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

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

By Hinds Today | Aug 2, 2024

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

Senate committee approves labor-hhs appropriations bill supporting mississippi's rural health

By Hinds Today | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined her colleagues on the Senate Appropriations Committee to approve a funding bill that will support Mississippi’s rural health and job training initiatives.

Senator Hyde-Smith introduces bill to enhance NIH support for smaller states

By Hinds Today | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) introduced legislation aimed at strengthening a National Institutes of Health (NIH) program designed to build U.S. biomedical research capacity by distributing funding more broadly across the country.

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Hinds County Education: 30,077 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Hinds Today | Aug 1, 2024

Hinds County schools welcomed 30,077 students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.

Senate committee approves $127M funding for Mississippi water infrastructure

By Hinds Today | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has announced the committee passage of a Senate bill allocating over $127.2 million for 28 authorized U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects and activities in Mississippi, including $9.24 million for repairs and operation of the Arkabutla Lake dam.

Senate committee approves defense funding bill enhancing Mississippi's role

By Hinds Today | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has endorsed the FY2025 Defense Appropriations Bill, which diverges from President Biden’s budget request to enhance Mississippi's contributions to national security. The Senate Appropriations Committee, on which Hyde-Smith serves, unanimously approved the measure, increasing funding for the U.S. Department of Defense by over $18 billion beyond the president’s proposal.