Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT – August 21, 2008
Contact: ALEXANDER GUFFIN: 202-225-5031

PICKERING: USDA FUNDS FOR WILKINSON COUNTY
$37,835 in federal Rural Development funds announced for new police cars

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Congressman Chip Pickering announces two USDA Rural Development grants for Wilkinson County. Woodville will receive a $17,875 grant and Centreville will receive $19,960 each to purchase a new police car.    
 
 “These funds will help better equip Woodville and Centreville law enforcement so they can more effectively and safely carry out their calling to protect the public," Congressman Pickering said.  “I’m pleased to announce these federal funds that will assist in crime prevention.”
 
This Community Facility Grant is provided through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office.

Congressman Chip Pickering represents Mississippi’s Third Congressional District and serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.  This is his sixth term.