It was an honor to recognize ND Defense as the company celebrated the completion of its first maritime assembly. This new mission supports Ingalls Shipbuilding, the nation's largest builder of ships for the U.S. Navy, and marks an important milestone for both the company and Mississippi.
ND Defense is expanding its role from… Read more »
I was proud to join Golden Triangle Regional Airport to celebrate another milestone for Mississippi and the First District. GTR recently completed a project adding 8,200 square feet of terminal space and the airport’s first jet bridge to better serve travelers.
Projects like this are proof that Mississippi continues to grow. We… Read more »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Michael Guest, R-Miss., and Mike Ezell, R-Miss., today applauded President Trump for approving Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration following deadly Winter Storm Fern which struck the state from January 23-27, 2026.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly is proud to announce Abigail Presley as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Mississippi’s First Congressional District.
Presley, a junior at Corinth High School, earned this honor for her watercolor painting titled “Legacy.” Abigail is the daughter of Edward and… Read more »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Michael Guest, R-Miss., and Mike Ezell, R-Miss., today applauded President Trump for approving Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration following deadly Winter Storm Fern which struck the state from January 23-27, 2026.… Read more »
WASHINGTON - President Trump has approved a federal emergency disaster declaration providing direct federal assistance to Mississippi and several other states across the country in response to severe winter weather.
These federal emergency declarations will allow states to access critical support through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide lifesaving and… Read more »
We are proud to recognize two hardworking Mississippi farmers, Steve Swedenburg and his son, Wesley.
Steve Swedenburg has spent his entire life on the farm. Raised on his parents' dairy farm, he began row cropping nearly 50 years ago and has devoted decades to working the land. His son, Wesley, grew up in Columbus and spent much… Read more »
I am proud to announce the date for Academy Day 2026. This year's event will be held on April 18, 2026, at the Northwest Mississippi Community College Ranger Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
It is a privilege to nominate exceptional young men and women to our nation's prestigious Service Academies. These young Mississippians have… Read more »
The One Big, Beautiful Bill is a historic step forward, delivering results for Mississippians and all Americans. Whether you're a senior on fixed income, a working family trying to make ends meet, a farmer, or a small business owner in rural America, this legislation is about putting Americans first and restoring commonsense priorities in Washington.
One of the most impactful… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Halle Riddle, winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Mississippi's First Congressional District, traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to be recognized at the national awards ceremony. Her winning piece, Tunnel Vision, will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel leading to the U.S. Capitol for one year. During her visit, Riddle met with U.S. Representative… Read more »
