Overview
Rural Mississippi is a state rich in history, cultural diversity, and beautiful landscapes, ripe with opportunities to develop the local economy. Its family-friendly communities are filled with southern hospitality, beautiful landscapes, and ripe with opportunities to develop the local economy in all facets.
Like many rural areas, counties in Mississippi’s RPN Community Network suffer from aging infrastructure, inadequate housing, lack of access to high-speed internet, high poverty rates, and reduced employment opportunities, which has led to population decline.
Our Rural Partners Network team and Rural Desk Officers from our fellow federal departments and commissions are collaborating with Mississippi’s rural leaders to address local priorities, such as ensuring access to safe and affordable housing, building up our infrastructure, developing and recruiting a skilled workforce, capitalizing on the outdoor recreation economy, and recovering from and building resilience to natural disasters.
Community Networks in Mississippi
Washington County Economic Alliance
Counties of Washington, Leflore, Sunflower, Bolivar.
Lake District Partnership
Counties of Grenada, Yalobusha.
Tri-County North Delta
Counties of Bolivar, Coahoma, Quitman, Tunica.

Recent News from Mississippi
IRS reminder to storm victims in 4 states: File and pay by July 31; parts of Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi and Tennessee affected
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New, Streamlined Funding Application Process for Infrastructure Projects That Reconnect Communities
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New, Streamlined Funding Application Process for Infrastructure Projects That Reconnect Communities
Biden-Harris Administration Launches Recompete Pilot Program Funding Opportunity
CFPB Releases Reports on Banking Access and Consumer Finance in Southern States
Rural Partner Network Contacts for Mississippi
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Dr. Trina N. George
USDA Rural Development State Director -
Monica Smith
Supervisory Community Liaison