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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.

September 18, 2023

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) to host Mississippi Second Congressional District Academy Day in conjunction with his Annual College & Career Fair on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the campus of Mississippi Delta Community College in the J.T. Hall Coliseum, Hwy 3 & Cherry Street, Moorhead, MS 38761.

September 15, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Interior has awarded $3,000,000 in North American Wetlands Conservation Act Project Grant Funds to Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

September 14, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced National Science Foundation has awarded $1,075,000 to Jackson State University. The project is titled "2023 LSAMP Bridge to the Doctorate: Mississippi LSAMP - Host Site: Jackson State University".

September 14, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded $325,000 to the City of Water Valley for the Water Valley Industrial Park Access Road Connecter project.

September 14, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $815,783 in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance Program Grant Funds to the following:

September 7, 2023

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $4,998,798 in grant funds to the following: