Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Community Project Funding Requests
Project Name: UMMC Core Facility and Cancer Lab Equipment
Requested Amount: $2,650,000
Intended Recipient: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Recipient Address: 2500 N. State Street Jackson, MS, 39216
Request Explanation: This funding would provide lab equipment to outfit the renovation of the fifth floor of the Research Wing building on the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) campus in Jackson, MS. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will equip the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, significantly expanding its research capabilities.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: Simpson County Sheriff's Office Fleet Modernization
Requested Amount: $302,101.74
Intended Recipient: Simpson County Sheriff Office
Recipient Address: 111 West Pine Avenue, Suite 2 Mendenhall, MS, 39114
Request Explanation: This funding would allow Simpson County to replace six outdated patrol vehicles that are increasingly unreliable and costly to maintain. This project would directly improve response times, officer safety, and overall public safety by ensuring deputies have reliable transportation to respond to emergencies, patrol high-traffic corridors, and serve rural areas of the county. This project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because it reduces long-term maintenance costs, maximizes patrol availability, and strengthens essential law enforcement operations.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Addition/Alteration
Requested Amount: $50,000,000.00
Intended Recipient: Mississippi National Guard
Recipient Address: 6225 M St, Meridian, MS 39307
Request Explanation : The funding would be to construct a 40,970 square foot addition and alteration to the Aircraft Maintenance Hangar that supports consolidated multipurpose space for the maintenance, repair, and major overhaul of military aircraft including maintenance bays, tech supply, production control, and quality control areas directly related to the maintenance and supervision of aircraft, component and assembly rebuilding, and quality control of aviation maintenance for the MSARNG. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this addition and alteration is designed to meet the Training, Administrative, and Logistical requirements for the Army Aviation Support Facility.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: City of Starkville, Section 219, MS
Requested Amount: $4,000,000
Intended Recipient: United States Army Corps of Engineers – Mobile District
Recipient Address: 109 Saint Joseph Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602
Request Explanation: The funding would provide for rehabilitation of critical wastewater collection infrastructure, including aging pipes, manholes, and pump station infrastructure, which contribute significantly to wastewater inflow and infiltration. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project would strengthen infrastructure resilience, prevent avoidable environmental damage, promote long‑term cost savings for taxpayers, and improve regulatory compliance.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: Madison County, Section 219, MS
Requested Amount: $9,000,000
Intended Recipient: United States Army Corps of Engineers – Vicksburg District
Recipient Address: 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183
Request Explanation: The funding would be used for the rehabilitation of wastewater and stormwater infrastructure throughout Madison County, which would have further direct impacts on the City of Ridgeland and the Town of Flora. Additionally, the project would allow for watershed improvements along several creeks, mitigating flood risks and future disaster recovery costs. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project would address existing system-wide wastewater and stormwater deficiencies, resulting in improved public health, environmental quality, and economic development in Central Mississippi.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: Crossroads Infrastructure and Economic Development
Requested Amount: $4,800,000
Intended Recipient: Mississippi State University
Recipient Address: 75 B. S. Hood Drive
Request Explanation: This funding would support the extension of Lummus Drive to University Drive to enhance connectivity and traffic circulation; the relocation and modernization of key utility infrastructure, including electrical, sewer, and water systems, to improve safety and reliability; the expansion and reconfiguration of Colonel Muldrow Drive to address existing traffic congestion and increase roadway capacity; and the installation of street lighting to improve visibility and pedestrian safety. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it invests in critical public infrastructure that improves transportation efficiency, enhances public safety, and supports long-term economic growth in a high-traffic corridor connecting Mississippi State University and the City of Starkville.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: Pike County Industrial Access and Rail Bridge
Requested Amount: $3,600,000
Intended Recipient: Pike County Board of Supervisors
Recipient Address: 101 Highway 583 Tylertown, MS 39667
Request Explanation: This project would provide funding to build a bridge on Mississippi Highway 51 over the Canadian National Railway (CN) railroad that accesses the MetroPike Industrial Park, allowing CN to use unit trains to service existing and future industry partners. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because it invests in necessary bridge 5500000infrastructure that increases the flow of commerce while addressing related traffic and public safety concerns.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: Pearl–Brandon Transportation Improvement and Capacity Expansion
Requested Amount: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient: Rankin County Board of Supervisors
Recipient Address: 211 East Government Street Brandon, MS 39042
Request Explanation: This funding would construct a multi-lane roadway in Rankin County, Mississippi, designed to reduce congestion along Interstate 20 and improve access to the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. This project would enhance public safety, improve emergency response times, and eliminate critical gaps in the local transportation network that currently limit efficient municipal service delivery. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this investment will advance a necessary infrastructure project that promotes economic development, improves mobility, and unlocks access to thousands of acres for future commercial and residential growth.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: City of Brookhaven Police Station
Requested Amount: $6,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Brookhaven
Recipient Address: 120 East Chickasaw Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601
Request Explanation: This funding would enable the construction of a new police station for the City of Brookhaven, Mississippi, replacing an ageing facility that no longer meets the operational, safety, or technological needs of the department. This project would provide a modern law enforcement facility that includes administrative offices, secure evidence storage, compliant holding areas, dedicated training space, and upgraded communications and technology systems necessary for effective policing. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because it invests in essential public safety infrastructure that directly benefits the community, improving cost efficiency and enhancing emergency response capabilities.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: Kemper County Economic Development and Natural Gas Expansion
Requested Amount: $5,500,000
Intended Recipient: Kemper County Board of Supervisors
Recipient Address: 230 Main Avenue, Dekalb, MS 39328
Request Explanation: This funding would serve to build a 15.9-mile gas line in support of 350 residential and commercial customers, while also providing critical gas service to East Mississippi Community College, which presently depends on above-ground propane storage tanks. Conversion to natural gas would offer EMCC a safer, economical, and more efficient energy source for approximately 2,500 annual students, including 500 residential students, faculty, and staff. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because it invests in local energy infrastructure that directly benefits the local community and East Mississippi Community College. A new gas line will also work to improve Kemper County’s efforts to further develop sites for industrial partners and anticipated economic growth.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: Jones College Jasper County Center Expansion
Requested Amount: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: Jones County Junior College
Recipient Address: 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437
Request Explanation: This funding would enable the construction of a 20,000-square-foot addition to expand workforce training and educational capacity in a rural, underserved region of Mississippi. This project would increase access to high-demand training, adult education, and academic programs aligned with the needs of local employers, particularly in fields such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, welding, fiber optics, and utility line work. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because it directly addresses workforce shortages and low labor force participation in Jasper County, contributing to long-term economic growth in rural Mississippi.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport HVAC Phase II
Requested Amount: $4,979,491.36
Intended Recipient: Jackson Municipal Airport Authority
Recipient Address: 100 International Drive, Suite 300, Jackson, MS 39208
Request Explanation: This funding would enable the replacement of the HVAC and boiler systems at Mississippi’s primary commercial service airport, ensuring safe, reliable, and continuous terminal operations for over one million annual passengers. This project represents an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it reduces long-term operating expenses and preserves the functionality of a key regional transportation asset that supports commerce, tourism, and public mobility.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: Walthall County Industrial Park Site Development
Requested Amount: $2,500,000
Intended Recipient: Walthall County Board of Supervisors
Recipient Address: 101 Highway 583 Tylertown, MS 39667
Request Explanation: This project would provide funding to develop approximately 135 acres of county-owned property along U.S. Highway 98 and near Highway 583 into a development-ready industrial site. Improvements include rough grading, storm drainage infrastructure, municipal water and sanitary sewer installation, and internal access roadway construction. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because it invests in improvements that help attract employers, create jobs, expand the local tax base, and strengthen regional economic competitiveness.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: Town of Taylorsville for Water System Improvements
Requested Amount: $3,100,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Taylorsville
Recipient Address: 202 Eureka Street, Taylorsville, Mississippi, 39168
Request Explanation: This funding would be used to install new water valves and modernize key components to improve operational control, reduce widespread service interruptions, and enhance the Town of Taylorsville’s ability to respond quickly to repairs and emergencies. These improvements are essential for maintaining consistent water quality and pressure for residents and businesses. This project is an appropriate use taxpayer funds because it modernizes aging water systems to reduce costly emergency repairs, improve service reliability, and lower long-term operational expenses.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: City of Flowood for the Lakeland Drive Water Main Replacement
Requested Amount: $4,814,256
Intended Recipient: City of Flowood
Recipient Address: 2101 Airport Road, Flowood, Mississippi, 39232
Request Explanation: This funding would be used for a critical drinking water infrastructure project by replacing a deteriorating and failing 8” cement water main pipeline along Lakeland Drive that provides drinking water to residences, hospitals, schools, and businesses in the City of Flowood. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because it prioritizes the wellbeing of residents, patients, students, employees, and visitors of the City of Flowood, ensures a strong infrastructure gateway into Rankin County, and will provide safe and clean drinking water.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: City of Philadelphia, Mississippi, Water System Maintenance and Improvement
Requested Amount: $3,840,000
Intended Recipient: City of Philadelphia
Recipient Address: 525 Main Street, Philadelphia, Mississippi, 39350
Request Explanation: This funding would be used to replace the aerator and clarifier, implement related piping, and improve chemical feed at the Philadelphia iron removal treatment plant as well as provide funding for a new water well and necessary piping. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because it is essential to protect public health, increase treatment capacity, and improve operational reliability of the drinking water system.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: City of Forest, Mississippi, for Sewer Rehabilitation
Requested Amount: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Forest
Recipient Address: 120 South Davis Street, Forest, Mississippi, 39074
Request Explanation: This funding would support the rehabilitation of aging sanitary sewer infrastructure utilizing trenchless methods, including Cured-In-Pipe (CIPP) and manhole rehabilitation, to restore the structural integrity of deteriorated sewer lines that are currently contributing to inflow and infiltration, blockages, and sanitary sewer outflows. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will reduce the risk of sewer overflows that can impact nearby streams and waterways, improve public health and environmental protection, and lower long-term operation and maintenance costs for the City.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: City of Florence, Mississippi, for the Rehabilitation of Existing Potable Water Storage Tanks
Requested Amount: $846,000
Intended Recipient: City of Florence
Recipient Address: 203 College Street, Florence, Mississippi, 39073
Request Explanation: This funding would rehabilitate the municipality’s existing elevated potable storage tanks to ensure continued compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations and to ensure the continued delivery of safe and reliable drinking water to residents and businesses. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the rehabilitation of the municipality’s potable water storage tanks is essential to protecting public health and ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: Town of Flora, Mississippi, for the Sewer Infrastructure Upgrade
Requested Amount: $1,200,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Flora
Recipient Address: 168 Carter Street, Flora, Mississippi, 39071
Request Explanation: This funding would replace outdated pipes, modernize treatment technologies, and implement advanced monitoring systems. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would ensure a reliable and safe wastewater system that protects community health and the environment for years to come.
Financial Disclosure Certification
Project Name: City of Louisville, Mississippi, for the Water System Improvements
Requested Amount: $2,360,000
Intended Recipient: City of Louisville
Recipient Address: 2723 South Church Street, Louisville, Mississippi, 39339
Request Explanation: This funding would create a new water well for the City of Louisville; 1,500 linear feet of a new 8-inch raw water line from the new water well to existing raw water lines that connect to the treatment plant; new treatment plant services pumps; other ancillary improvements; and all necessary equipment for mobilization, drilling, and construction. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would make critical improvements to the aging water supply infrastructure to ensure it can continue to reliably provide clean and safe drinking water.
Financial Disclosure Certification