It was an honor to stand on hallowed ground at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and pay tribute to the 40 passengers and crew members who gave their lives to save others on September 11, 2001.
Their courage and sacrifice are a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the American people.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump expressing their strong support for his legislative efforts to address critical national defense, agricultural, and election-security priorities.
“The threats facing our nation require the Department of War to have the resources… Read more »
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 »
The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared its strong support for Governor Tate Reeves' request for a major declaration after devastating tornadoes and severe weather struck the state on May 6-7, 2026.
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… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Karter Vahle, of Oxford, Mississippi, to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to the U.S. service academies. These institutions prepare young men and women to become leaders in the U.S. Armed Forces while receiving a top-tier… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Noel "Trice" McMichael III, of Shannon, Mississippi, to the United States Naval Academy.
Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to the U.S. service academies. These institutions prepare young men and women to become leaders in the U.S. Armed Forces while receiving a top-tier… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Jonah Uithoven of Belden, Mississippi, to the United States Air Force Academy.
Each Year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to the U.S. service academies. These institutions prepare young men and women to become leaders in the U.S. Armed Forces while receiving a top-tier… 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.” Her art teacher is Jennifer LeGoff at Corinth High School. She is the daughter of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (Ellie) Grehan of Hernando, Mississippi, to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to the U.S. service academies. These institutions prepare young men and women to become leaders in the U.S. Armed Forces while… Read more »
