JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) - On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi will invest over $100 million in economic development, infrastructure improvements, workforce training, tourism and conservation initiatives across the state.

The majority of grant approvals will fund projects aimed at strengthening Mississippi’s economy through site development, infrastructure improvements and workforce training support.

The statewide initiative allots over $40 million for investments in South Mississippi.

Funds for the South Mississippi projects come from the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), RESTORE Act, GOMESA and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC).

The full list of South Mississippi projects receiving funding can be found below. A map showing the location of

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