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Hyde-Smith Reintroduces Bill to Stop Federal Research Using Fetal Tissue from Abortions

By Hinds Today | Jan 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has reintroduced the Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act, a bill aimed at ending federal support for research involving human fetal tissue obtained from abortions. The bill also seeks to close loopholes in the law that have allowed the trafficking of body parts from aborted children to persist.In a statement, Senator Hyde-Smith expressed her concerns about the unethical practices involved in using fetal tissue from abortions for research purposes. She stated, "The harvesting and trafficking of the body parts of unborn...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Hinds County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 27

By Hinds Today | Jan 30, 2024

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

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Thune and Hyde-Smith Call on Defense Secretary to Uphold Conscience Protections in Pentagon's Abortion-Travel Policy

By Hinds Today | Jan 30, 2024

U.S. Senators John Thune and Cindy Hyde-Smith have written a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging him to provide answers regarding the Department of Defense's implementation of conscience protections for servicemembers or civilians involved in carrying out the Biden administration's abortion leave and travel policy. The Senators are concerned about the impact this policy may have on the sincerely held moral and religious convictions of those involved.In their letter, Thune and Hyde-Smith emphasize the sacrifices made by military leaders who answer the...

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Wicker and Hyde-Smith Support Permanent Access to Telehealth for Medicare Beneficiaries

By Hinds Today | Jan 29, 2024

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith have joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in calling for permanent access to telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries. The current flexibilities allowing greater telehealth access and flexibility during the pandemic are set to expire on December 31, 2024.In rural areas, such as some in Mississippi, telehealth has proven to be a vital resource for those who have limited access to quality healthcare. Recognizing the importance of telehealth, the lawmakers wrote a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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HYDE-SMITH ACTS TO BOOST U.S. TRANSFORMER SUPPLY CHAINS, PROTECT AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

By Hinds Today | Jan 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation aimed at boosting U.S. transformer supply chains and protecting American energy independence. The Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act (S.3627) sets realistic energy efficiency standards to meet the increasing demand for transformers without harming domestic production.The proposed legislation comes in response to a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rule that could have detrimental effects on U.S. transformer manufacturing, exacerbate supply chain shortages, and...

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Which former Hinds Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29?

By Hinds Today | Jan 28, 2024

These former Hinds Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29.

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Hinds Today area weekly mass times

By Hinds Today | Jan 27, 2024

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

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Median age of Hinds County residents reached 36 by 2021

By Hinds Today | Jan 26, 2024

Hinds County residents have a median age of 36-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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HYDE-SMITH SIGNS BRIEF TO DEFEND GUN OWNERS FROM ATF ASSAULT ON BUMP STOCKS

By Hinds Today | Jan 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi has joined forces with U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis and several other colleagues to file an amicus curiae brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. The brief, filed in the case Garland v. Cargill, challenges the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) ban on bump stocks under the National Firearms Act.According to Hyde-Smith, the ban not only violates the constitutional right to bear arms but also represents a dangerous expansion of federal bureaucrats' power to interpret...

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HYDE-SMITH BLASTS BIDEN FOR AGAIN PLAYING POLITICS WITH U.S. ENERGY

By Hinds Today | Jan 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has criticized the Biden administration for pausing all pending non-free trade agreement export permit applications for liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects. Hyde-Smith, along with 25 other senators, signed a letter to President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing concerns about the decision.The letter emphasizes the economic, environmental, and national security risks associated with the administration's review of criteria for approving permits for LNG export projects. The senators argue that limiting U.S. LNG...

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Mississippi lawmakers call for withdrawal of Biden's EV mandate

By Hinds Today | Jan 25, 2024

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with U.S. Representatives Michael Guest and Mike Ezell, have joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in calling for the withdrawal of the Biden Administration's proposed fuel standards that would essentially force Americans to purchase electric vehicles (EVs).The lawmakers, among 121 Senate and House members, have signed a letter to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urging the withdrawal of the proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty...

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TO FIGHT SIDE-EFFECT OF BORDER CRISIS, HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘EQUAL REPRESENTATION ACT’

By Hinds Today | Jan 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican from Mississippi, has joined forces with U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty from Tennessee to cosponsor the 'Equal Representation Act.' The proposed legislation aims to address the impact of counting illegal immigrants in determining congressional apportionment and Electoral College votes.Hyde-Smith expressed her concern about the current system, stating, "The current system of counting illegal immigrants for apportionment unfairly diminishes Mississippians’ status in everything from congressional representation to access to federal...

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Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing National Board Certified Teachers

By Hinds Today | Jan 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with her colleagues, has introduced a resolution in the Senate that recognizes the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT). The program, which has been embraced by the state of Mississippi, aims to improve educational achievement.The bipartisan resolution, co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Katie Britt, and Mazie Hirono, encourages administrators, school districts, and states to promote the growth of certification programs and designates a "National Board Certified Teacher Week."Senator...

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HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS GAO INVESTIGATION OF BOTCHED STUDENT AID PROGRAM

By Hinds Today | Jan 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi has joined a request for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into the Biden administration's mishandling of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program. Hyde-Smith, along with 17 Senators and 11 Representatives, signed a letter to GAO Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, seeking an investigation into the delays and failures in implementing the program.The FAFSA Simplification Act was passed by Congress in 2020 with the aim of streamlining the application process for federal student aid....

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hinds County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Hinds Today | Jan 23, 2024

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

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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH PROMOTE NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK

By Hinds Today | Jan 23, 2024

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are actively promoting the 14th annual National School Choice Week. They have introduced a Senate resolution that designates January 21-27, 2024, as the week to celebrate the diversity of choices in K-12 education.According to Senator Wicker, the purpose of National School Choice Week is to empower parents to make decisions that fit their families' specific needs. He believes that parents know best and deserve the right to shape their children's educational path.Senator Hyde-Smith echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the...

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HYDE-SMITH CITES GULFPORT PREGNANCY CENTER TO ADVOCATE FEDERAL LEGISLATION

By Hinds Today | Jan 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi has cited the Women's Resource Center in Gulfport as an example of how the pro-life movement can support and empower women. In a floor speech, Hyde-Smith highlighted the story of Hannah, a constituent who chose life for her baby with the help of the pregnancy center."When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, Hannah chose life for her baby with the help of a pregnancy center," Hyde-Smith said. "Hannah's story is part of the untold story of the pro-life movement that goes on at many other pregnancy centers in Mississippi, and...

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HYDE-SMITH JOINS CALL FOR DOJ INVESTIGATION INTO PRO-HAMAS, ANTI-VETERAN VANDALS

By Hinds Today | Jan 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi has joined a group of senators in calling for a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the recent vandalism at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. The incident involved pro-Hamas supporters spray-painting messages such as "Free Gaza" and "intifada" on the cemetery grounds.Led by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, sixteen senators signed a letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland, urging him to take action. The senators expressed their disgust and condemned the act as anti-American and disrespectful to...

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

By Hinds Today | Jan 20, 2024

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

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Hinds Today area weekly mass times

By Hinds Today | Jan 20, 2024

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