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September 26, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The Appalachian Regional Commission announced $244,000 in grant funds to the City of Winona to renovate a sewer lift station at George Harris Boulevard and Old Highway 51 in the Winona Industrial Park.

September 25, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a Family Violence Prevention & Services Grant in the amount of $214,285 to Delta Health Alliance, Inc.

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September 22, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending- Construction Grant in the amount of $2,000,000 to the City of Greenville. These funds will be used for facilities and equipment for Delta Health Center Expansion.

September 22, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service Grant in the amount of $1,439,259 to the Mississippi State Department of Mental Health.

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September 22, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department Agriculture has awarded $7,279,967 in USDA grant/loan funds to the following:

September 21, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) congratulates Mississippi Action for Process, Inc. for being recognized by the National Head Start Association (NHSA) during their Fall Leadership Institute and being awarded a Program of Excellence Accreditation. Mississippi Action is among only 11 programs nationwide to achieve this status.

September 21, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $7,877,564 in grant funds to the following:

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September 20, 2023

BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced his invitation to the Mississippi Masterpiece Choir to represent Mississippi’s Second Congressional District at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference Gospel Extravaganza on Thursday, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. at the United House of Prayer for All People in Washington, D.C.

September 19, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $3,086,184 in grant funds through the Administration for Children and Families / Office of Head Start Office to Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc. located in Jackson, Mississippi.

September 18, 2023

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) is gearing up to host his Annual College and Career Fair. The College and Career Fair will feature prospective employers.  Also, various universities and community colleges, both in-state and out-of-state, will be available to discuss educational opportunities. Fair attendees will be able to meet one-on-one with prospective employers.