Press Releases

Bolton, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson is pleased to announce that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded significant grants to Delta Health Alliance, Inc. to support its Head Start and Early Head Start programs. These grants, totaling over $5 million, will enhance early childhood education and care services in the region.

Bolton, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a $1,008,333 grant to the Central Mississippi Civic Improvement Association, Inc. This funding is part of the Healthy Start Initiative, aimed at eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and child health.

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI –  Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) disclosed that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will allocate $1 billion for the nationwide Clean School Bus Program. This announcement coincides with the celebration of the delivery of 5 new school buses to the school district, which took place in January.

BOLTON, MS –Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announces the following has been accepted to United States Military Academies for the Second Congressional District:

BOLTON, MS –Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announces nomination to the United States Military Academy at West Point for the Second Congressional District.

(BOLTON, MS) Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson disclosed that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled the Phase 1 winners of the Solutions for Lasting, Viable Energy Infrastructure Technologies (SOLVE IT) Prize.

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today Congressman Bennie Thompson announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has granted $420,000 to the state of Mississippi to enhance the quality of drinking water, ensuring it is clean and safe.