WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Ezell Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Turn Offshore Oil Rigs into Artificial Reefs * Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS-04), Troy Carter, Sr. (D-LA-01), and Marc Veasey (D-TX-33) introduced the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. This bipartisan bill promotes environmental conservation and responsible decommissioning of offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of America. The legislation esta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Stephen M. Vacik, president of Hinds Community College, Raymond, Mississippi, has voiced opposition to the proposed "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement" (ACTS) reporting requirements issued by the National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education. The college, the largest institution of higher education in Mississippi, argues that the new requirements place an unjustified burden on open-enrollment institutions, which are crucial   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH SHINES LIGHT ON AMERICAN AG CRISIS, NEED FOR URGENT CONGRESSIONAL ACTION * Miss. Senator Warns Not Acting Soon Means the Loss of Farms, Jobs, Rural Communities VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Outlines the Depth of Farm Crisis, Need for Congress to Act. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today cast a spotlight on the dire economic crisis facing American family  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 16 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty invited to Fulbright Lunch and Learn Hear from Professor Missy Hopper about her Fulbright journey and learn more about the university's support for Fulbright experiences. "Celebrating Global Impact: An MSU Fulbright Experience" When: Oct. 30, Noon-1:30 p.m. Where: Grisham Room, Mitchell Memorial Library, 3rd Floor Lunch will be provided. Capacity is limited, and registration is requir  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 16 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * SEC Academic Leadership Development Program convenes at MSU The Southeastern Conference's Academic Leadership Development Program convened at Mississippi State this week, providing a key training opportunity for aspiring university professionals who are poised for growth and expanding administrative responsibilities. MSU President Mark E. Keenum told participants, "It has never been more importa  more