Allen Ward on my staff attended the ribbon cutting for the Meridian Community College Transportation Technology Training Center. MCC continues to grow and expand its workforce development training to serve the growing needs of East Mississippi.

During a recent visit to the Southwest Border, Congressman Rutherford and I joined CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott on a tour of the San Ysidro Port of Entry, where we saw how technology is being used to prevent the smuggling of illicit drugs, weapons, and people from entering the co.

Your Circuit Clerk’s office is open 8:00 – 5:00 this week for absentee voting. See below for details on how to vote in Mississippi. Be sure to exercise your right.

Fun Fact Friday: As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, I want to highlight some of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock is well-known for his signature on the Declaration of Independence. Born in Massachusetts in 1737, 15 months Hancock grew up alongside future Declaration signer and President, John Adams. After the death of his father, Hancock was adopted by his uncle and became a well-respected member of his community. Hancock was elected to the Continental Congress, serving as President of the Continental Congress and presiding over the Congress during the vote for Independence. Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Your Circuit Clerk’s office will be open Saturday, October 24th, and Saturday, October 31st, for absentee voting. See below for details on how to vote in Mississippi. Be sure to exercise your right.

I appreciate Hartfield Academy for giving me the opportunity to speak to their senior class. It is always an honor to meet with our future leaders and to encourage them to become involved in their community.

Jimmie Nichols on my staff enjoyed seeing Felicia Turner at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. I’m thankful for the work Felicia and the administrative team at JAN do to assist the flying public.

I was honored to attend the Annual Vision Awards Celebration hosted by the Madison County Business League and Foundation. Thanks to the hard work of state, local, and federal leaders partnering with our business community, Madison County has been blessed with record economic growth.

I was blessed to attend the groundbreaking of the new UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute. This new facility will bring world-class care to Mississippians by expanding access to cutting-edge treatments closer to home and advancing the search for future cures. The cancer to all Mississippians fighting this deadly disease and will bring us one step closer to a cure for cancer.

Congressman John Rutherford and I learned more about the Air and Marine Operations’ boat interdiction efforts during a recent visit to the Southwest Border. The men and women who operate these vessels work every day to stop cartels from using our waterways to smuggle illegal to the country.

I am proud to receive a 100% rating on my American Energy Alliance scorecard. I will continue to support policies that encourage affordable, reliable, and abundant energy for Mississippians.

This week, I toured the Cyber Crime Division of the Attorney General’s Office and saw firsthand the incredible job they are doing. This unit combines the skills, resources, and knowledge of our state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies to prevent fraud and to hold bad nk you, Attorney General Fitch, for the work you and your agency do to protect Mississippians and to prosecute those who break our laws.

I am honored to receive the Dean’s List recognition from the NSSF: The Firearm Industry Trade Association, which requires a 100% voting and co-sponsorship record on Second Amendment policies. Supporting the right to bear arms and protecting hunting and shooting sports will ty for my office and me.

I am thankful for the opportunity to present a flag to Colonel Cregg Puckett, who is the past Head Chaplain of the Mississippi Army National Guard. Colonel Puckett retired from the National Guard with over 36 years of service. Thank you, Colonel Puckett, for your service to our to the men and women of the Mississippi Army National Guard.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the bravery of the millions of individuals who have faced cancer and the strides we have made toward treatment and a cure. My prayers are with those who are in the fight with this deadly disease.

Fun Fact Friday: As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, I want to highlight some of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Benjamin Harrison V was born in 1726 in Virginia. He attended the College of William and Mary, where he met Patrick Henry enjamin later moved home to carry out operations on the plantation in place of his father who died unexpectedly. He was elected to the House of Burgesses in 1749, serving as Speaker on various occasions, until it was dissolved in 1774. He was selected to read Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence to the assembled delegates on July 1 and served as Chairman of the Whole during the debate over independence on July 2. After America won independence, Benjamin Harrison was elected Governor of Virginia and helped shape the Bill of Rights.

Harold Cross on my staff attended the Friends of Mississippi Veterans Clay Shoot. He met with retired Adjutant General Leon Collins, NFL Official Sarah Thomas, Jack Winstead, and Paul Holley. I am always thankful for opportunities for my office and me to support our Veterans.

I want to congratulate my friend Bo Luckey on his appointment as Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Bo has decades of law enforcement service and has served as the Chief of Capitol Police since 2022. Bo will do an amazing job leading the men and women of DPS.

Under President Trump, Republicans have been working to expose fraud across our nation. I am honored to sign Vice President JD Vance’s Anti-Fraud Pledge.

It is always great to be at the Mississippi State Fair. This year, I was honored to join Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson serving biscuits at the Biscuit Booth. It was great to see friends and constituents at the Mississippi Fair, and nothing beats a delicious homemade biscuit.

Thank you to the Meridian Police Department for inviting me to tour the Real Time Crime Center in Meridian. I appreciate the opportunity to see how this technology is used to enhance law enforcement and make our communities safer.

Thank you to the Mississippi Young Bankers for inviting me to speak at today’s Emerging Leaders Conference. Our conversation focused on my role in Congress and how young leaders can engage in the public policy process.

I was honored to attend the dedication of Brandon’s new fire truck and also the announcement for the new Crossgates Fire Station that will serve the residents of our community. I want to thank Mayor Butch Lee, the Board of Aldermen, and the men and women of the Brandon Fire dication to protecting and serving the people of Rankin County.

My District Director, Brady Stewart, and Legislative Assistant, Nick Hall, enjoyed visiting with fellow Mississippians at the Madison Primos. I appreciate the Beat 3 Coffee Club for keeping my staff and me updated on all that is going on throughout our community.

Nick Hall on my staff met with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The ASHA is a professional association for speech–language pathologists, audiologists, and other speech and hearing specialists which advocates on behalf of the speech and hearing impaired.

Chad Dixon on my staff met with Chris Hennis, District Attorney for the 13th Circuit Court District which covers Covington, Jasper, Simpson, and Smith counties. As a former prosecutor, I am proud of the work Chris and his staff do to keep us safe.

As the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, I want to highlight some of the dangerous individuals captured by the Department of Homeland Security. It is my goal to keep you updated on the great work our men and women in law enforcement are doing to fe.

Fun Fact Friday: As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, I want to highlight some of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
It is generally believed that John Hart was born in Hopewell, New Jersey, around 1713. With little formal schooling, John sting in property. By the 1770s, he was the largest landowner in the Hopewell community. John served in various leadership positions in his community, and was a staunch supporter of Independence. John was elected to the Second Continental Congress and was the thirteenth member to sign the Declaration of Independence. He later returned home and was elected Speaker of the General Assembly. John passed away in 1779, and never saw the nation become independent from England.

Brady Stewart on my staff attended the ribbon cutting for Premier Engraving and Embroidery in Gluckstadt. It is great to see so many small businesses continuing to open their doors in Madison County.

I want to thank BDO for allowing me the opportunity to speak with their team and share how I became involved in public service. BDO, the eighth-largest accounting firm in the U.S., recently merged with Ridgeland-based Horne to create BDO Government Services. BDO’s focus is on gement, compliance, and disaster recovery.

Members of my D.C. and District staff were recently invited to tour Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center. Camp Shelby is the nation’s largest state-owned military training facility, training soldiers from across our nation. Camp Shelby's training facilities ensure our service prepared to deploy across the globe at a moment's notice to defend our freedom.

Jordan Downs on my staff met with Jennifer Hall and Blakeley Yancey, who are with the Mississippi Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA). I am thankful for the work MMHA does to help provide affordable housing options for people across our state.

I was honored to speak at the grand opening for the Hinds Health Sciences Complex in Pearl. With 160,000 square feet of new space and a $64 million investment, this facility will educate over 500 students annually in high-demand health care jobs. I am proud to support the work is doing to educate the workforce of tomorrow.

Brady Stewart on my staff enjoyed talking with Mayor Chris Reeves of Quitman. I am thankful for Mayor Reeves and all that he does for the city of Quitman.

Chad Dixon recently met with Mississippi’s Secretary of State, Michael Watson. I am thankful for the many duties that Michael performs as our Secretary of State, and I am grateful for his service to the people of Mississippi.

General Harold Cross on my staff was on hand for the 101st birthday of Corporal Billy Byrd. Corporal Byrd was a United States Marine who, at age 19, was in the first wave of the attack on Iwo Jima. The Battle of Iwo Jima lasted over 30 days and cost the lives of almost 7,000 orporal Byrd, for your service to our nation.

Mississippi’s catfish farmers are vital to our state’s agricultural industry and the nation’s food supply. My staff recently visited with local catfish farmer Sherwin Yost in Brooksville to learn more about his team and the work they do to help feed their fellow Mississippians.

Thank you to Dr. Jennifer Bryan and Dr. Claude Brunson with the American Medical Association for stopping by my office in Brandon. I am thankful for the work you do to advocate on behalf of our medical professionals and for the quality healthcare you provide to our community.

As the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, I want to highlight some of the dangerous individuals captured by the Department of Homeland Security. It is my goal to keep you updated on the great work our men and women in law enforcement are doing to fe.

It’s always a great day to be in Starkville. Hail State!

I was honored to present Mary Grace “MG” Tomlinson with the JROTC Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement. Mary Grace is an Army JROTC, Cadet from Florence High School. She is one of only 26 cadets nationwide to receive this award. Recipients are selected by distinguished selves have received some of our nation's highest military awards, including the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor.

Jimmie Nichols and Larry Wert on my staff were honored to visit with Jefferson Davis County officials during our Constituent Services Day. I am thankful for the work these men do to serve their local community.

Fun Fact Friday: As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, I want to highlight some of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Joseph Hewes was born in 1730 near Princeton, New Jersey. Upon finishing an apprenticeship under a merchant, he moved to a reputation as a man of honor, he was elected as a member of the Colonial Legislature. He served until the legislature closed in 1775, and he joined the Patriot cause. He helped to support the start of the American Navy and signed the Declaration of Independence. Sadly, Hewes did not live to see independence and died in November of 1779.

Yesterday, I attended the Rankin County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. The Chamber celebrated the economic growth of Rankin County and discussed building on previous successes by welcoming more new businesses and helping grow our state’s economy.

Since 1976, the Hyde Amendment has prohibited funding for abortion or health coverage that includes abortion. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this life saving amendment. I am thankful for the more than 2 million lives saved. I will always support life.

Milton Robinson and Kyle Jordan on my staff met with Superior Catfish in Macon. While there, they toured the processing facility and learned more about the company's recent expansion. Thank you, President Clark Seiler and Sales Manager Pam Winn, for your work to bring Mississippi our dinner tables.

Brady Stewart attended the groundbreaking for the new Community Bank branch in Florence. Community Bank, headquartered in Rankin County, is one of the South’s fastest growing financial institutions. I am thankful to see this Mississippi-based bank continue to grow and expand to of our state.

Chad Dixon on my staff met with Diane Pickering while in Covington County. Diane is the statewide president of the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women, and she and her team work to promote conservative policies across our state.

The Mississippi Air National Guard was recently notified that the 186th Air Refueling Wing in Meridian is one of the final four selection sites for the new KC-46 air refueling tankers. General Bobby Ginn and his team, Mississippi’s congressional delegation, and our state and ked hard to position Meridian to be selected as one of the potential sites to house this aircraft. I am grateful to my team for all their hard work on this project.

Thank you, Rankin First Committee of 100, for giving me the opportunity to address our community leaders at today’s luncheon. Rankin County continues to be a leader in economic development with the announcement of over $6.5 billion in new projects, and I am looking forward to our future growth.

I had a great discussion with the Mississippi Bankers Association during their visit to Washington. Our local banks play a vital role in supporting our communities, helping families and businesses achieve their financial goals, supporting our farmers, and ranchers and nomies.

Brady Stewart on my staff attended the ribbon cutting for The Men's Clinic and Performance Health and Wellness in Brandon. These two new businesses will help Mississippians improve their health and meet their wellness goals.

Brady Stewart recently attended the ribbon cutting for Bridgers: Certified Public Accountants in Madsion. Bridgers is a Mississippi-based company which was founded in 1977 and now has multiple offices across our state.