Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $31,000 Awarded to Airports Located in the MS Second Congressional District
For Immediate Release Contact: Stephanie Booker
May 8, 2020 601-866-9003
Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $31,000 Awarded to Airports Located in the MS Second Congressional District
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grant funds to the following:
RECIPIENT/AIRPORT | AMOUNT | CONTACT |
City(s) of Ruleville and Drew/ Ruleville-Drew Airport | $1,000 | Mr. Sterling Luna, President, North Sunflower County Airport (601) 756-4867 |
County of Hinds/ John Bell Williams Airport | $30,000 | Ms. Michelle Jackson, Airport Manager (601) 857-3884 |
These grants are being funded as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) of 2020. These grants provide economic relief funds for any purpose for which airport revenue may be lawfully used.