JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced Monday morning that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration of Children and Families, has awarded two new federal grants totaling more than $1 million.
The Jackson Resource Center has been awarded $800,000 under the Community Economic Development Program.
The organization will be using the funding to support the creation of six small businesses in Jackson: A restaurant, a coffee shop, a print & design service, a web/social media firm, a studio, and a daycare…