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MEDIA ADVISORY: THOMPSON TO JOIN USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT STATE DIRECTOR FOR A GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT IN MOUND BAYOU

For Immediate Release                  Contact: Stephanie Booker

November 8, 2011                                         601-866-9003

                  

Thompson to join USDA Rural Development State Director for a Grant Announcement in Mound Bayou

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) will participate in a United States Department of Agriculture grant announcement to the City of Mound Bayou.

When:             Thursday, November 10, 2011

                      11:00 a.m.

Where:               Taborian Hospital

                      100 North Edwards Ave (New Street Name: 100 T. R. M. Howard)

                      Mound Bayou, MS

                          

Who:               Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS)

                       United States House of Representatives

                      Mrs. Trina George

                       State Director of Rural Development

                      Mayor Kennedy Johnson and other Local Elected Officials

                                   

Purpose:          The City of Mound Bayou will receive a $2,993,954 Rural Development grant. The funds will be used to finance the Taborian Urgent Care Center of Mound Bayou, MS.