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Hyde-Smith supports resolution against Biden's rule impacting small oil & gas producers

By Hinds Today | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has thrown her support behind a resolution aimed at overturning a new Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule, perceived as detrimental to the U.S. oil and gas industry. The rule in question is part of the Biden administration's broader environmental agenda.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Hinds County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By Hinds Today | May 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hinds County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Hyde-Smith co-sponsors bill to overturn Biden's arms embargo on Israel

By Hinds Today | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined forces with U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) to introduce legislation aimed at compelling the Biden administration to complete arms deliveries to Israel. The proposed bill, known as the Israel Security Assistant Support Act, comes in response to President Biden's announcement that his administration would withhold certain U.S. weapons from Israel if it launched a full-scale ground invasion of the Gaza city of Rafah.

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Which former Hinds Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Hinds Today | May 12, 2024

These former Hinds Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Hinds Today area weekly mass times

By Hinds Today | May 11, 2024

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

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Hyde-Smith assists in introducing 'MOMS Act' aimed at supporting mothers

By Hinds Today | May 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has assisted in introducing legislation aimed at providing crucial support to women during challenging phases of motherhood, including prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood development. The legislation, named the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act (S.4296), was introduced ahead of Mother’s Day by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.). The act aims to increase access to public and private resources and assistance to help mothers and their children thrive.

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Senate approves America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act

By Hinds Today | May 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have expressed their approval for the Senate's passage of a conservation bill they cosponsored, known as the 'America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act' or ACE Act. This legislation aims to reauthorize or establish programs that are crucial to sportsmen, hunters, and cattlemen in Mississippi.

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Hyde-Smith criticizes Biden administration's energy policies

By Hinds Today | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has expressed concern that the Biden administration's stance on U.S. oil and gas production is negatively impacting Mississippi consumers, businesses, and conservation activities. Serving on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Hyde-Smith joined colleagues on the Senate floor to highlight what she sees as overreach by the Biden administration in its regulatory assault on U.S. energy production.

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Hyde-Smith pushes for job training grants in rural states' community colleges

By Hinds Today | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has reiterated her support for job training programs and the provision of grants that would enable more community colleges in rural states to fill available jobs. During a Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Thursday, Hyde-Smith questioned Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su about ensuring community colleges in rural states have access to the U.S. Department of Labor Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant program.

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HYDE-SMITH SAYS FDA CAN'T DISMISS RAMIFICATIONS OF LAX CHEMICAL ABORTION DRUG REGULATIONS

By Hinds Today | May 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) raised concerns about the FDA's regulations on chemical abortion drugs during a recent hearing. Hyde-Smith criticized the FDA for allowing access to these drugs without in-person physician visits, leading to the stockpiling of abortion pills through advance prescribing.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hinds County in week ending May 4?

By Hinds Today | May 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hinds County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Hinds Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Hinds Today | May 5, 2024

These former Hinds Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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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...