Today in Brookhaven Gov. Phil Bryant officially announced that Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Cindy Hyde-Smith would replace retiring Sen. Thad Cochran in D.C.
This is a historic event for Mississippi as Hyde-Smith will be the first woman in the to represent Mississippi in Washington.
READ MORE on the Governor’s decision to appoint Hyde-Smith HERE.
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Sarah is a Mississippi native, born and raised in Madison. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where she studied Communications, with an emphasis in Broadcasting and Journalism. Sarah’s experience spans multiple mediums, including extensive videography with both at home and overseas, broadcasting daily news, and hosting a live radio show. In 2017, Sarah became a member of the Capitol Press Corp in Mississippi and has faithfully covered the decisions being made by leaders on some of the most important issues facing our state. Email Sarah: sarah@magnoliatribune.com
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