The city of Yazoo City has been awarded over $12 million dollars through Congressman Bennie Thompson thanks to a federal grant program.
Thompson said the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $12,641,440 through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grants Program. Also known as the RAISE Grant Program, the city of Yazoo City has been awarded the $12.6 million dollars to be used in a variety of projects.
The funds will be used for the construction of a train station, development of a stormwater park to capture and absorb excessive stormwater and flooding, as well as “complete streets” redevelopment, which will include bike lanes, sidewalks, lighting, broadband infrastructure, and stormwater management along Main Street.
In the next edition of The Yazoo Herald, Mayor David Startling will provide insight on the importance of the recent award announcement and what it means for the local community.
