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U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has relocated her Jackson office to the suburb of Ridgeland, Mississippi.

The senator's office cited constituent convenience, but the former building's owner claimed the move was due to safety concerns over protests.

The move has drawn criticism from the Mississippi Democratic Party over the use of taxpayer funds for the more expensive suburban office space.

Local leaders and developers expressed disappointment, emphasizing their commitment to revitalizing and securing Downtown Jackson.

While U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith , R-Miss., said in a statement last week that the relocation of her Jackson office to Madison County was "a move intended to better serve constituents in central Mississippi," there is an indication that senator's staff f

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