Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Nearly $10 Million in Disaster Recovery Investments for Delta Regional Communities

November 21, 2025 Press Release BOLTON, MS — Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced that the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has approved nearly $10 million in Supplemental Disaster Recovery Funding (SDRF) to support communities impacted by major disaster declarations over the past two years. This federal investment will assist recovery and strengthen long-term resilience in communities across Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee . Sharkey County, Mississippi , has been allocated $2 million to improve critical road infrastructure along three major corridors severely damaged by the EF-4 tornado in March 2023 . These roadways experienced significant structural failure, drainage system collapse, and extensive erosion—conditions that continue to pose safety risks for residents and emergency responders.