ALABAMA - ARKANSAS - ILLINOIS - KENTUCKY - LOUISIANA - MISSISSIPPI - MISSOURI - TENNESSEE

Delta Regional Authority 2018 Year in Review 
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Message from the Federal Co-Chairman

Delta Regional Authori

Office of the Federal Co-C

This has been a rewarding and productive year at the Delta Regional Authority as I travelled to all eight of our states and hundreds 

of local communities during my first 12 months in office. It was beneficial to see firsthand the opportunities and challenges we face 

as a region.

My goal is to continue enhancing collaboration with our public and private partners so we can increase productivity, raise wages, 

enable industries to become more globally competitive and help attract new industries that want a well-trained and skilled workforce.

We demonstrated our commitment to those priorities this year by investing $25.6 million in 90 projects. The total overall investment in our region reached nearly $1 billion, including contributions from public and private partners.

Together, we are helping to create and retain 5,200 jobs; train nearly 9,000 individuals to succeed in their current job and to prepare 

them for the future needs of businesses; and we are helping to improve life for more than 160,000 families by investing in the water 

and sewer systems they rely on for basic needs.

I am proud of the improvements we’ve made in the budget, where we have worked to streamline administrative operations. That’s 

allowed DRA to provide greater efficiencies at lower costs, which makes available more money to invest in the region. 

DRA also contributed to building a healthy workforce through Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) missions, a partnership with 

the Department of Defense. We conducted two missions in the Alabama Black Belt and another in southern Illinois. The missions 

treated 4,600 patients and delivered close to $1 million in medical care.

Workforce development and industry-driven training remained a priority for DRA in 2018, including the planning and development of upcoming initiatives addressing registered apprenticeship, skilled trade and work-based learning. For Delta communities 

to remain competitive in the globalized economy, they must continue to invest in their workforce pipelines to support existing 

industry, attract new companies and retain a quality workforce – all of which are essential for economic development.

I want to thank our governors and congressional delegations for their support and encouragement of DRA’s work. They are 

dedicated public servants who are keenly aware of the needs of the region and committed to delivering the resources the Delta 

needs to compete. 

We have a tremendous opportunity before us to make the Delta region more competitive and create greater opportunities for 

economic development. 

Thank you,

Christopher R. Caldwell
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

About this Publication 7

DRA Leadership 8-9 Investing in the Delta 10-17 Federal Investment Programs 11 Cumulative Regional Investments 13

Total State Investments | FY 2018 15

Rural Investment Report | FY 2018 17

Strategic Investments 18-49 Alabama 18-21 Arkansas 22-25

Illinois 26-29 Kentucky 30-33 Louisiana 34-37 Mississippi 38-41 Missouri 42-45 Tennessee 46-49

RCAP 50-51

Promoting a Healthy Delta 52-57 Delta Doctors 53 Innovative Readiness Training 55

Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program 57

Empowering Delta Leadership 58-61 Delta Leadership Institute 59 Delta Leadership Network 61 Cultivating Innovative Partnerships 62-65 Healthy Places for Healthy People 63 Local Foods, Local Places 65 Administration & Operations 66-67 Accountability & Operational Excellence 67

APPENDIX A: Project Summaries 68-87

APPENDIX B: DRA Counties and Parishes 88-91

Economically Distressed Counties and Parishes 91
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2018 Year in Review About this Publication

The Delta Regional Authority presents its 2018 Year in Review, which serves as the agency’s Annual Report to 

Congress. This publication highlights DRA’s strategic investments and priority programs in the past year. You 

will find details about the many programs and initiatives DRA supported in 2018, including an index of the 

individual projects DRA funded throughout the year. 

The federal programs and regionwide initiatives included in this report are part of DRA’s mission to help create 

jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of the 10 million people who reside in the 252 counties and 

parishes of the eight-state Delta region. 

The report highlights:

• Key investments in each state that support basic public infrastructure and transportation for rural residents, 

improve opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and provide quality workforce training and 

education for job seekers.

• Strategic programs and regionwide initiatives that are increasing community capacity and workforce 

competitiveness, such as the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI).

• Agency efforts to invest in targeted economic and community development projects driven by outcomes 

and supported by public-private partnerships that are essential for Delta communities to compete in the 

global economy. 

“The Delta Regional Authority made great strides in 2018 to ensure that our investments are directed to the areas where 

we can make the biggest difference in our communities: supporting economic development opportunities, job creation 

and retention.” - Federal Co-Chairman Chris Caldwell, Delta Regional Authority
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Chris R. Caldwell

Federal Co-Chairman

Governor Asa Hutchinson

Arkansas 

States’ Co-Chair

Governor 

Kay Ivey

Governor 

Mike Parson

Governor 

Matt Bevin

Governor 

Phil Bryant

Governor 

Bruce Rauner

Governor 

Bill Haslam

Governor 

John Bel 

Edwards

Board of Governors

 ALABAMA ILLINOIS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI TENNESSEE 

Designees & Alternates

* During a portion of the 2018 fiscal year, the State of Missouri was represented by former Governor Eric Greitens on the Board of Governors.

DRA Leadership

ALABAMA

Designee - Kenneth Boswell

kenneth.boswell@adeca.alabama.gov

(334) 242-5090

Alternate - Kelly Chasteen

kelly.chasteen@adeca.alabama.gov

(334) 353-5308

ARKANSAS

Designee & Alternate - Amy Fecher

afecher@arkansasedc.com

(501) 682-1124

ILLINOIS

Designee - Kristy Stephenson

kristy.stephenson@illinois.gov

(217) 993-1088

Alternate - Kim Watson

kim.watson@illinois.gov

(618) 993-7630

KENTUCKY

Designee & Alternate

Sandra Dunahoo

sandy.dunahoo@ky.gov

(502) 573-2382

LOUISIANA

Designee & Alternate - Leslie Durham

leslie.durham@la.gov

(225) 362-2731

MISSISSIPPI

Designee & Alternate - Bobby Morgan

bobby.morgan@governor.ms.gov

(601) 359-3150

MISSOURI

Designee & Alternate 

Luke Holtschneider

luke.holtschneider@ded.mo.gov

(573) 751-4999

TENNESSEE

Designee - Brooxie Carlton

brooxie.carlton@tn.gov

(615) 741-8806

Alternate - Brian Kelsey

brian.kelsey@tn.gov

(615) 741-3036

“It is an honor to be appointed to serve as a leader of the Delta Regional Authority, 

whose programs deliver targeted investments to encourage economic development and 

improve infrastructure across our region. DRA is supportive of the efforts to enhance 

infrastructure, support business development and workforce training for the eight states 

it serves. Arkansas is fortunate to be one of them.”

 – Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, DRA States’ Co-Chair
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States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) 

The States’ Economic Development Assistance Program is DRA’s primary investment program. In 2018, DRA had 

$12 million in available funding to invest in combination with more than $975 million in other public and private 

sector dollars. These SEDAP investments are subject to Federal Priority Eligibility Criteria and must help improve 

the following for our Delta communities:

Investing in the Delta

“DRA’s investments enhance economic development and help spur job growth in rural communities in Arkansas and across 

the region. The investments also improve the quality of life for residents by delivering safe and clean drinking water.” 

 - Governor Asa Hutchinson, State of Arkansas

 SEDAP INVESTMENTS 

• At least 50% must be used for transportation 

and basic public infrastructure. 

• At least 75% must be made in counties and 

• parishes that are economically distressed.

Federal Investment Programs

Investing in the Delta

Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF)

These investments strengthen the economic 

viability of our Delta communities. In 2018, 

DRA had $10 million in funding available to 

address flood control, basic public infrastructure, 

and local transportation improvements that 

enhance local and regional economies throughout 

the Delta region.

Public Works & Economic Adjustment Assistance

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development 

Administration made $3 million of its 2018 Public Works 

and Economic Adjustment Assistance program available to 

DRA. This program supports rural communities by investing 

in projects that leverage existing regional assets and the 

implementation of community development strategies that 

advance economic prosperity in distressed regions.
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Investing in the Delta

“Delta Regional Authority is dedicated to improving Alabama’s infrastructure and economy by providing critical funding 

throughout the Black Belt region The projects made possible by these investments will drive job creation, enhance workforce 

training, and ensure our state’s ability to compete on a national stage.”

 - U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, State of Alabama

Cumulative Regional Investments

Investing in the Delta

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 1,239

DRA INVESTMENT:

$211,041,666

PUBLIC Investment: $1,195,616,815

INVESTMENTS | FY 2002-2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

60,368

53,784

400,000

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $3,478,561,842

Map shows all DRA projects from 2002-2018.

Projects awarded in 2018 are in gold.
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Investing in the Delta

“These investments will create and keep good-paying jobs, strengthen a number of our rural economies, and support local 

programs that prepare Missourians for in-demand careers. I’ll continue advocating for DRA and supporting policies that 

will help Missouri’s rural communities compete and succeed.” 

 - U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, State of Missouri

Total State Investments | FY 2018

Investing in the Delta

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 90

DRA INVESTMENT:

$25,673,382

PUBLIC Investment: $108,679,206

INVESTMENTS | FY 2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

5,228

8,857

160,640

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $881,793,259
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Investing in the Delta Rural Investment Report | FY 2018

Investing in the Delta

“These investments by the DRA will build and enhance infrastructure in Arkansas Delta communities, which is key to positioning them for future economic growth and development. Meeting the needs of these communities through targeted investment projects will create jobs, grow the economy and improve quality of life for Arkansans.” 

 - U.S. Senator John Boozman, State of Arkansas The United States Department of Agriculture defines rural communities as those with a 

population of less than 50,000 residents. In 2018, nearly 94 percent of DRA funds were 

invested in rural communities across the eight-state Delta region. 

NOTE: All figures are based 

on the city of the awardee
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Strategic Investments

ALABAMA

ALABAMA

ALABAMA

AUTAUGA

BALDWIN

BARBOUR

BIBB

BLOUNT

BULLOCK

BUTLER

CALHOUN

CHAMBERS

CHEROKEE

CHILTON

CHOCTAW

CLARKE

CLAY

CLEBURNE

COFFEE

COLBERT

CONECUH

COOSA

COVINGTON

CRENSHAW

CULLMAN

DALE

DALLAS

DE KALB

ELMORE

ESCAMBIA

ETOWAH

FAYETTE

FRANKLIN

GENEVA

GREENE

HALE

HENRY

HOUSTON

JACKSON

JEFFERSON

LAMAR

LAUDERDALE

LAWRENCE

LEE

LIMESTONE

LOWNDES

MACON

MADISON

MARENGO

MARION

MARSHALL

MOBILE

MONROE

MONTGOMERY

MORGAN

PERRY

PICKENS

PIKE

RANDOLPH

RUSSELL

ST. CLAIR

SHELBY

SUMTER

TALLADEGA

TALLAPOOSA

TUSCALOOSA

WALKER

WASHINGTON

WILCOX

WINSTON TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 125

DRA INVESTMENT:

$22,755,696

PUBLIC Investment: $55,807,799

INVESTMENTS | FY 2002-2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

5,624

1,048

14,931

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $27,580,000

Map shows all DRA projects from 2002-2018.

Projects awarded in 2018 are in gold.
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Strategic Investments

“The Delta Regional Authority’s SEDAP program works hand in hand with the priorities of my Administration. I am grateful 

for the partnership of the DRA and other public and private partners to invest in our Black Belt region. When we invest in 

infrastructure, workforce development and business projects, we are investing in our people.” 

 - Governor Kay Ivey, State of Alabama

ALABAMA

ALABAMA

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 11

DRA INVESTMENT:

$5,031,488

PUBLIC Investment: $19,441,784

INVESTMENTS | FY 2018

PRIVATE Investment: $1,080,000

FY 2018 INVESTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Technology Park

DRA’s investment in water and sewer lines will lead 

to development of a new Brewton Technology Park to 

support an information technology company that will create 

300 new jobs. The new sewer and water lines also will 

improve service for 2,732 families in the City of Brewton.

DRA Investment: $300,000 

Total Investment: $5 million

Brewton, AL

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

193

400

3,404

OUTCOMES
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Strategic Investments

ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 162

DRA INVESTMENT:

$32,978,049

PUBLIC Investment: $299,041,417

INVESTMENTS | FY 2002-2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

7,986

4,353

17,381

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $432,804,970

ARKANSAS

ASHLEY

BAXTER BENTON

BOONE

BRADLEY

CALHOUN

CARROLL

CHICOT

CLARK

CLAY

CLEBURNE

CLEVELAND

COLUMBIA

CONWAY

CRAIGHEAD

CRAWFORD

CRITTENDEN

CROSS

DALLAS

DESHA

DREW

FAULKNER

FRANKLIN

FULTON

GARLAND

GRANT

GREENE

HEMPSTEAD

HOT SPRING

HOWARD

INDEPENDENCE

IZARD

JACKSON

JEFFERSON

JOHNSON

LAFAYETTE

LAWRENCE

LEE

LINCOLN

LITTLE RIVER

LOGAN

LONOKE

MADISON

MARION

MILLER

MISSISSIPPI

MONROE

MONTGOMERY

NEVADA

NEWTON

OUACHITA

PERRY

PHILLIPS

PIKE

POINSETT

POLK

POPE

PRAIRIE

PULASKI

RANDOLPH

ST. FRANCIS

SALINE

SCOTT

SEARCY

SEBASTIAN

SEVIER

SHARP

STONE

UNION

VAN BUREN

WASHINGTON

WHITE

WOODRUFF

YELL

Map shows all DRA projects from 2002-2018.

Projects awarded in 2018 are in gold.
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Strategic Investments

“These investments will undoubtedly improve local economies and enhance economic development in our rural 

communities. But even more so, these investments will improve the lives for thousands of residents in rural parts of 

our state, and I commend DRA for its commitment to funding projects like these to further enhance the quality of life 

in the Arkansas Delta region.” - Governor Asa Hutchinson, State of Arkansas

ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 15

DRA INVESTMENT:

$3,071,309

PUBLIC Investment: $4,863,606

INVESTMENTS | FY 2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

179

241

6,414

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $11,050,000

FY 2018 INVESTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Workforce Development

The Associated Industries of Arkansas will use DRA funds 

to purchase a new tractor and trailer to house the Be Pro Be 

Proud workforce development initiative that supports multiple employers across Arkansas such as Walmart, Caterpillar 

Inc., Tyson Foods, Nucor Steel, AFCO Steel, the Electric 

Cooperatives of Arkansas and AGC of Arkansas. The initiative allows students, parents, teachers and the public to learn 

more about successful careers that are available in manufacturing, trucking and construction.

DRA Investment: $256,565

Total Investment: $2.6 million
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Strategic Investments

ILLINOIS

ILLINOIS

ILLINOIS

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 162

DRA INVESTMENT:

$15,692,824

PUBLIC Investment: $92,778,770

INVESTMENTS | FY 2002-2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

5,308

8,753

93,865

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $54,158,746

ADAMS

ALEXANDER

BOND

BROWN

CALHOUN

CASS

CHAMPAIGN

CHRISTIAN

CLARK

CLAY

CLINTON

COLES

CRAWFORD

CUMBERLAND

DE WITT

DOUGLAS

EDGAR

EDWARDS

EFFINGHAM

FAYETTE

FORD

FRANKLIN

FULTON

GALLATIN

GREENE

HAMILTON

HANCOCK

HARDIN

HENDERSON

IROQUOIS

JACKSON

JASPER

JEFFERSON

JERSEY

JOHNSON

LAWRENCE

LIVINGSTON

LOGAN

MCDONOUGH

MCLEAN

MACON

MACOUPIN

MADISON

MARION

MASON

MASSAC

MENARD

MONROE

MONTGOMERY

MORGAN

MOULTRIE

PEORIA

PERRY

PIATT

PIKE

POPE

PULASKI

RANDOLPH

RICHLAND

ST. CLAIR

SALINE

SANGAMON

SCHUYLER

SCOTT

SHELBY

TAZEWELL

UNION

VERMILION

WABASH

WARREN

WASHINGTON

WAYNE

WHITE

WILLIAMSON

WOODFORD

Map shows all DRA projects from 2002-2018.

Projects awarded in 2018 are in gold.
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“Illinois is proud to partner with the Delta Regional Authority in job creation, economic development and infrastructure 

improvements. DRA investments will help the state remain competitive by ensuring that we have good paying jobs right here 

in Illinois. The returns that this $1 million program produces are well worth it.”

 - Governor Bruce Rauner, State of Illinois

ILLINOIS

ILLINOIS

Strategic Investments

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 9

DRA INVESTMENT:

$1,493,008

PUBLIC Investment: $7,633,313

INVESTMENTS | FY 2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

88

227

0

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $0

FY 2018 INVESTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Road Expansion Supports Manufacturing Jobs

Infrastructure improvements funded by DRA will help 

create 50 new jobs and retain 400 others at a 

major manufacturing and distribution business in the 

City of Marion. The road expansion and improvement 

project provides support for a six-county area.

DRA Investment: $500,000 

Total Investment: $4.8 million

Marion, IL
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ALLEN

BALLARD

BRECKINRIDGE

BUTLER

CALDWELL

CALLOWAY

CARLISLE

CHRISTIAN

CRITTENDEN

DAVIESS

EDMONSON

FULTON

GRAVES

GRAYSON

HANCOCK

HENDERSON

HICKMAN

HOPKINS

LIVINGSTON

LOGAN LYON

MCCRACKEN

MCLEAN

MARSHALL

MEADE 

MUHLENBERG

OHIO

SIMPSON

TODD

TRIGG

UNION

WARREN

WEBSTER

Strategic Investments

KENTUCKY

KENTUCKY

KENTUCKY

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 89

DRA INVESTMENT:

$18,448,093

PUBLIC Investment: $132,532,361

INVESTMENTS | FY 2002-2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

3,319

249

10,585

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $348,695,000

Map shows all DRA projects from 2002-2018.

Projects awarded in 2018 are in gold.
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“Kentucky’s record-breaking economic growth is changing communities across Kentucky, and we are grateful for DRA’s 

investments to support projects that will create even more new economic development opportunities across the state. 

This investment will support at least 210 new jobs by furthering infrastructure development and business growth 

opportunities in seven Kentucky communities.” - Governor Matt Bevin, State of Kentucky

KENTUCKY

KENTUCKY

Strategic Investments

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 7

DRA INVESTMENT:

$2,660,895

PUBLIC Investment: $23,367,485

INVESTMENTS | FY 2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

287

0

91

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $200,000,000

FY 2018 INVESTMENT SPOTLIGHT

International Manufacturer Creates New Jobs

South Korean auto parts manufacturer will create 

120 new jobs as it establishes its U.S. headquarters in 

the City of Murray with the help of funding from DRA. 

The investment demonstrates how DRA helps rural 

communities compete in the global economy. 

DRA Investment: $357,373 

Total Investment: $50.3 million

Murray, KY
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LOUISIANA

Strategic Investments

LOUISIANA

LOUISIANA

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 265

DRA INVESTMENT:

$36,203,147

PUBLIC Investment: $167,124,474

INVESTMENTS | FY 2002-2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

10,216

8,218

183,258

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $829,902,500 ST. MARTIN

ST. MARTIN

ACADIA

ALLEN

ASCENSION

ASSUMPTION

AVOYELLES

BEAUREGARD

BIENVILLE

BOSSIER

CADDO

CALCASIEU

CALDWELL

CAMERON

CATAHOULA

CLAIBORNE

CONCORDIA

DE SOTO

EAST

BATON

ROUGE

EAST

CARROLL

EAST

FELICIANA

EVANGELINE

FRANKLIN

GRANT

IBERIA

IBERVILLE

JACKSON

JEFFERSON

JEFFERSON

DAVIS

LAFAYETTE

LAFOURCHE

LA SALLE

LINCOLN

LIVINGSTON

MADISON

MOREHOUSE

NATCHITOCHES

ORLEANS

OUACHITA

PLAQUEMINES

POINTE

COUPEE

RAPIDES

RED

RIVER

RICHLAND

SABINE

ST. BERNARD

ST. CHARLES

ST.

HELENA

ST. JAMES

ST. JOHN

THE BAPTIST

ST. LANDRY

ST. MARY

ST. TAMMANY

TANGIPAHOA

TENSAS

TERREBONNE

UNION

VERMILION

VERNON

WASHINGTON

WEBSTER

WEST BATON

ROUGE

WEST

CARROLL

WEST

FELICIANA

WINN

Map shows all DRA projects from 2002-2018.

Projects awarded in 2018 are in gold.
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“Strategic investments from DRA will support infrastructure, healthcare and workforce in Louisiana, which is especially 

important for the continued development of our rural communities. This is critical to moving our state and our people 

forward, and I am thankful to everyone involved for their commitment to helping Louisiana’s most distressed communities.”

 - Governor John Bel Edwards, State of Louisiana

Strategic Investments

LOUISIANA

LOUISIANA

FY 2018 INVESTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Road Infrastructure Improvement Spurs Job Creation

DRA is investing in a new road to serve the

Millhaven Industrial Park, improving access to a

new manufacturing business that will create 40

new jobs. The road will serve the entire industrial 

park, better positioning the City of Monroe to attract 

new businesses to the site.

DRA Investment: $300,000

Total Investment: $1,700,000

Monroe, LA

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 18

INVESTMENTS | FY 2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

204

5,145

138,105

OUTCOMES

DRA INVESTMENT:

$4,055,528

PUBLIC Investment: $11,763,131

PRIVATE Investment: $22,627,500
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Strategic Investments

MISSISSIPPI

MISSISSIPPI

MISSISSIPPI

ADAMS

ALCORN

AMITE

ATTALA

BENTON

BOLIVAR

CALHOUN

CARROLL

CHICKASAW

CHOCTAW

CLAIBORNE

CLARKE

CLAY

COAHOMA

COPIAH

COVINGTON

DE SOTO

FORREST

FRANKLIN

GEORGE

GREENE

GRENADA

HANCOCK

HARRISON

HINDS

HOLMES

HUMPHREYS

ISSAQUENA

ITAWAMBA

JACKSON

JASPER

JEFFERSON

DAVIS

JONES

KEMPER

LAFAYETTE

LAMAR

LAUDERDALE

LAWRENCE

LEAKE

LEE

LEFLORE

LINCOLN

LOWNDES

MADISON

MARION

MARSHALL

MONROE

MONTGOMERY

NESHOBA

NEWTON

NOXUBEE

OKTIBBEHA

PANOLA

PEARL RIVER

PERRY

PIKE

PONTOTOC

PRENTISS

QUITMAN

RANKIN

SCOTT

SHARKEY

SIMPSON

SMITH

STONE

SUNFLOWER

TALLAHATCHIE

TATE

TIPPAH

TISHOMINGO

TUNICA

UNION

WALTHALL

WARREN

WASHINGTON

WAYNE

WEBSTER

WILKINSON

WINSTON

YALOBUSHA

YAZOO

JEFFERSON

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 178

DRA INVESTMENT:

$34,617,092

PUBLIC Investment: $152,162,094

INVESTMENTS | FY 2002-2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

5,948

25,091

35,052

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $306,389,372

Map shows all DRA projects from 2002-2018.

Projects awarded in 2018 are in gold.
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“These investments will strengthen our economy, create jobs, promote economic development and increase access to 

healthcare. I appreciate DRA’s commitment to Mississippi’s rural areas, and thank everyone involved in making these 

projects a reality.” - Governor Phil Bryant, State of Mississippi

MISSISSIPPI

MISSISSIPPI

Strategic Investments

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 15

DRA INVESTMENT:

$3,532,653

PUBLIC Investment:

INVESTMENTS | FY 2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

543

1,350

1,735

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: FY 2018 INVESTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Infrastructure Investment Helps Create & Retain Jobs 

An automotive equipment manufacturer that ships 

products to more than 100 countries is expanding 

its operations in the City of Durant, creating 60 new 

jobs and retaining more than 200 existing jobs with 

the help of DRA’s public infrastructure investment to 

install new water lines and move electrical poles.

DRA Investment: $425,000

Total Investment: $15 million

Durant, MS

 $26,044,568

$34,445,000
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Strategic Investments

MISSOURI

MISSOURI

MISSOURI

ADAIR

ANDREW

ATCHISON

AUDRAIN

BARRY

BARTON

BATES BENTON

BOLLINGER

BOONE

BUCHANAN

BUTLER

CALDWELL

CALLAWAY

CAMDEN

CAPE

GIRARDEAU

CARROLL

CARTER

CASS

CEDAR

CHARITON

CHRISTIAN

CLARK

CLAY

CLINTON

COLE

COOPER

CRAWFORD

DADE

DALLAS

DAVIESS

DE KALB

DENT

DOUGLAS

DUNKLIN

FRANKLIN

GASCONADE

GENTRY

GREENE

GRUNDY

HARRISON

HENRY

HICKORY

HOLT

HOWARD

HOWELL

IRON

JACKSON

JASPER

JEFFERSON

JOHNSON

KNOX

LACLEDE

LAFAYETTE

LAWRENCE

LEWIS

LINCOLN

LINN

LIVINGSTON

MCDONALD

MACON

MADISON

MARIES

MARION

MERCER

MILLER

MISSISSIPPI

MONITEAU

MONROE

MONTGOMERY

MORGAN

NEW MADRID

NEWTON

NODAWAY

OREGON

OSAGE

OZARK

PEMISCOT

PERRY

PETTIS

PHELPS

PIKE

PLATTE

POLK

PULASKI

PUTNAM

RALLS

RANDOLPH

RAY

REYNOLDS

RIPLEY

ST. CHARLES

ST. CLAIR

ST.

GENEVIEVE

ST.

FRANCOIS

ST. LOUIS

SALINE

SCHUYLER

SCOTLAND

SCOTT

SHANNON

SHELBY

STODDARD STONE

SULLIVAN

TANEY

TEXAS

VERNON

WARREN

WASHINGTON

WAYNE

WEBSTER

WORTH

WRIGHT

ST. LOUIS

CITY

Map shows all DRA projects from 2002-2018.

Projects awarded in 2018 are in gold.

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 143

DRA INVESTMENT:

$23,625445

PUBLIC Investment: $105,730,445

INVESTMENTS | FY 2002-2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

8,514

3,513

12,938

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $377,529,789
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“Infrastructure and workforce development are two ways that we can unlock future growth for Missouri. The investments that 

the Delta Regional Authority is making today and the resulting job creation is evidence of that, and I look forward to seeing 

how these investments propel future growth in these communities.” 

 - Governor Michael Parson, State of Missouri

Strategic Investments

MISSOURI

MISSOURI

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 8

INVESTMENTS | FY 2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

506

1,494

10,891

OUTCOMES

FY 2018 INVESTMENT SPOTLIGHT

 Industry-driven Apprenticeship Program 

 The Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology 

(GOCAT) will use DRA’s investment to help establish a 

manufacturing apprenticeship program that prepares 

workers to pursue entry-level careers in multiple 

industries. GOCAT is working in conjunction with 

manufacturing employers to develop industry-driven 

training programs that help displaced workers attain jobs 

and train high-school graduates for successful careers.

DRA Investment: $240,100

Total Investment: $359,268

DRA INVESTMENT:

$2,438,501

PUBLIC Investment:

PRIVATE Investment:

 $12,640,319

$154,750,759
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BENTON

CARROLL

CHESTER

CROCKETT

DECATUR

DICK

DYER

FAYETTE

GIBSON

HARDEMAN

HARDIN

HAYWOOD HENDERSON

HENRY

HICKMAN

HOUSTON

HUMPHREYS

LAKE

LAUDERDALE

LAWRE

LEWIS

MCNAIRY

MADISON

MONTGO

OBION 

PERRY

SHELBY

STEWART

TIPTON

WAYNE

WEAKLEY

TENNESSEE

Strategic Investments

TENNESSEE

TENNESSEE

Map shows all DRA projects from 2002-20178.

Projects awarded in 2018 are in gold.

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 115

DRA INVESTMENT:

$26,721,631

PUBLIC Investment: $190,439,454

INVESTMENTS | FY 2002-2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

13,453

2,559

31,271

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $962,001,460
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“DRA continues to be a great partner to the State of Tennessee. The more than $3 million investment from DRA will help 

infrastructure across the state, which in turn will create more economic growth across Tennessee. I appreciate DRA’s 

continued investment in our state and look forward to continuing our partnership.”

 - Commissioner Bob Rolfe, TN Department of Economic & Community Development

Strategic Investments

TENNESSEE

TENNESSEE

TOTAL DRA PROJECTS 7

DRA INVESTMENT:

$3,390,000

PUBLIC Investment: $2,925,000

INVESTMENTS | FY 2018

JOBs created & retained

individuals trained

families affected

3,228

0

0

OUTCOMES

PRIVATE Investment: $457,840,000

FY 2018 INVESTMENT SPOTLIGHT

Improved Transportation Infrastructure 

Spurs Business Expansion

A South Korean-based manufacturer will create 200 

new jobs and retain 800 existing jobs with the support of 

an investment from DRA. Infrastructure improvements 

include a new road to support increased truck traffic at the 

business. Road improvements also will create greater 

efficiencies for other businesses located in the City of 

Martin’s industrial park.

DRA Investment: $850,000

Total Investment: 10.8 million

Martin, TN
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Strategic Investments

RCAP

Rural Communities Advancement Program

Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development, DRA uses the Rural 

Communities Advancement Program (RCAP) to support agency programs and region-wide initiatives that 

build the capacity of rural residents, while simultaneously improving the economic opportunities of their 

communities. This funding is directed to communities and counties with a population of 50,000 or less.

Under the leadership of the Federal Co-Chairman, DRA utilizes the majority of its RCAP funding to 

implement the region-wide initiatives that address the complexity of rural needs through innovative 

economic and community development strategies. Examples of programs and initiatives funded through this 

program include: the Registered Apprenticeship and Job Training Program, the Delta Leadership Institute, 

Healthy Places for Healthy People and Local Foods, Local Places.

DRA allocates the remaining RCAP funds towards projects submitted to DRA by USDA-RD State Directors 

from each of the eight states. In FY 2018, DRA provided a total of $320,000 to USDA-Rural Development 

State Directors ($40,000 per state in each of the eight states) to fund eligible projects in designated persistent 

poverty counties.

Over the last 15 years, DRA has successfully applied for more than $41 million in RCAP 

funding, which supported an estimated 300 projects.
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Promoting a Healthy Delta

In partnership with the U.S. Department of State, DRA’s Delta Doctors program helps address the health 

disparities and high levels of health professional shortages by recommending J-1 visa waivers for physicians 

who are willing to provide medical services in Delta communities. The program allows foreign physicians who 

are trained in the United States to work in medically underserved areas for three years, but most doctors placed 

through this program choose to continue serving their communities beyond their three-year commitment. 

Physicians participating in the Delta Doctors program do not take jobs away from U.S.-born physicians, but 

instead provide services in areas where there would otherwise be a shortage of physicians, increasing access to 

affordable, quality healthcare. In 2018, DRA processed 162 applications for the Delta Doctors program.

Promoting a Healthy Delta

 “DRA is committed to working with our federal and state partners to enhance the health of residents throughout the Delta. 

Building a healthy workforce is key to our ability to deliver a workforce that supports the needs of existing businesses and 

those industries looking to relocate in the region.” - Christina Wade, DRA Health Program Advisor

Delta Doctors

2018 DELTA DOCTORS OUTCOMES
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Promoting a Healthy Delta

“This Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program provides real-world training opportunities for our service members to 

utilize the skillsets within their military occupational specialties while supporting the needs of American communities. Our 

service members are excited to be supporting [Delta] residents and building stronger communities and connecting Americans 

to the U.S. Military.” - Major R. Nathan DeVoe, 3rd Medical Command IRT Project Manager

Innovative Readiness Training

Promoting a Healthy Delta

The Delta Regional Authority partners with the U.S. Department of Defense to deliver the Innovative 

Readiness Training (IRT) program. IRT missions provide medically-trained military medical personnel with 

in-field emergency response preparation while simultaneously providing quality healthcare 

services to communities throughout the Delta region. In 2018, DRA hosted two IRT missions 

bringing medical, dental, and optical care to Delta residents at no cost to the patient: 

• Alabama Wellness: May 28-June 4 • Southern Care: June 18-28

 in Monroeville and Thomasville, Alabama. in Harrisburg, Illinois.

Services provided at these missions included nonemergency medical treatments and screenings, 

dental cleanings, fillings, tooth extractions, eye exams 

and single-vision prescription glasses. In addition to 

receiving medical services, patients were also provided 

with information about local healthcare services, public 

health programs, and other health-related resources to 

promote continued health and wellness. 

The military and DRA have conducted 18 joint 

missions over 10 years, delivering medical services

to more than 85,000 Delta residents.

2018 IRT Mission Outcomes
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Promoting a Healthy Delta

“The Delta Regional Authority is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of residents across the region. DRA 

recognizes that healthy residents make for a healthy workforce, which is necessary to supporting employers and business that 

want to locate in the Delta.” - Federal Co-Chairman Chris Caldwell, Delta Regional Authority

Delta Region Community Health Systems Development ProgramPromoting a Healthy Delta

Participating Facilities:

 Carrolton, AL: Pickens County Medical Center 

 Dumas, AR: Delta Memorial Hospital 

Dumas, AR: Daughters of Charity Services 

 Lake Village, AR: Chicot Memorial Medical Center 

Monticello, AR: Drew Memorial Health Systems 

Natchitoches, LA: Natchitoches

Regional Medical Center 

 Ripley, MS: Tippah County Hospital 

 Rolling Fork, MS: Sharkey-Issaquena

Community Hospital 

Hayti, MO: Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital 

Pilot Knob, MO: Iron County Hospital

DRA collaborates with the Health Resources & Services Administration of the 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on a technical assistance program that enhances healthcare delivery in the Delta Region. The program supports providers in select rural communities, including critical access hospitals, 

small rural hospitals, rural health clinics and other healthcare organizations.

Assistance includes:

• Improving hospital or clinic financial operations.

• Implementing quality-improvement activities 

 to promote the development of an 

 evidence-based culture leading to improved 

 health outcomes.

• Increasing use of telehealth to address gaps 

 in clinical service delivery and improve 

 access to care.

• Ensuring access to and availability of 

 emergency medical services.

• Identifying workforce 

 recruitment and retention 

 resources targeted to 

 rural communities.
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Empowering Delta Leadership

Founded in 2005, the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) 

supports local economic development by building leadership skills among Delta residents and fostering collaboration with partners in the public and private sectors to 

improve the economic and social viability of the Delta 

region as well as the overall quality of life for Delta people.

DLI relies on the administrative, programming, and 

curricular support from a consortium of three university partners: The University of Alabama, Arkansas State 

University, and the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

The year-long DLI Executive Academy is designed to 

provide professional leadership development and policy 

training in the issues most challenging to Delta communities. The Executive Academy held six sessions in 2018 

that focused on transportation and infrastructure, public 

health and education, small business and entrepreneurship, culture and tourism, and public policy and innovative partnerships.

“DRA is committed to investing in our region’s talent with tools, experiences and networking that will provide them with 

ideas and solutions to ensure continued job growth and economic development opportunities in the Delta region.” 

 - Aury Kangelos, Director of the Delta Leadership Institute

Delta Leadership Institute

Empowering Delta Leadership

2017 - 2018 DLI Executive Academy Sessions:

Orientation | Potosi, MO

Session II | Memphis, TN/Clarksdale, MS

Session III | New Orleans, LA

Session IV | Alabama Black Belt

Session V | Jonesboro, AR

Graduation | Paducah, KY/Carbondale, IL
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Empowering Delta Leadership

The Delta Leadership Network comprises the alumni of the 

Executive Academy and is tasked with maintaining these 

relationships among regional leaders so as to foster regional 

collaboration, resource sharing, and continued education to 

help these leaders address the Delta’s most pressing issues.

Now more than 500 community leaders make up the DLN, 

through which they continue their engagement with the Delta 

Leadership Institute at state meetings, an annual Delta 

Leadership Network conference, and events with new Execu-

tive Academy classes.

In February 2018, the DLN hosted its fifth annual conference 

in Memphis, TN, bringing together 175 members, partners, 

and prospective DLI fellows. Staying Ahead of the Curve: the 

Next Generation Delta Workforce allowed a deep dive into the 

current programs and strategies working in Delta communities 

to address workforce needs and training challenges. The state 

meetings brought opportunities to learn from economic devel-

opment professionals from each state.

“The Delta Leadership Network now has more than 500 members who are working together to share best practices and 

ideas that will enhance community development and grow our region. Our alumni group willingly shares resources to 

ensure the Delta is competitive on local, regional and national levels.” 

 - Jennifer Olson, Chair of Delta Leadership Network Regional Advisory Council

Delta Leadership Network

Empowering Delta Leadership
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Cultivating Innovative Partnerships

As part of the Healthy Places for Healthy People initiative, DRA 

works with six federal partners—HRSA, USDA, EPA, DOT, CDC, 

and ARC—to engage community leaders and healthcare partners 

to create physically and economically healthy communities 

through improving access to local healthcare facilities, connecting 

workforce, economic development, and healthcare professionals 

to use healthcare as an economic driver, and fostering healthy 

lifestyles by increasing access to fresh, healthy, and local foods, 

while supporting local economic revitalization efforts. In 2018, 

two Delta communities were selected to participate in the HP2 

initiative and each received a $15,000 implementation grant 

from DRA to support their respective projects. 

2018 HP2 Communities in the Delta Region:

• Bunkie, LA: The City of Bunkie, Move Bunkie Forward, and 

Bunkie General Hospital are using main street revitalization 

strategies and health improvement initiatives to support 

economic development efforts and improved human health and 

leverage recent state investments in the community.

• Livingston, AL: The City of Livingston 

and the University of West Alabama 

are collaborating to develop health 

and wellness initiatives in downtown 

Livingston, increasing availability of 

wellness opportunities, including natural 

resource areas and health education, 

and supporting access to local food 

alternatives, while increasing interest in 

downtown revitalization efforts.

“The City of Livingston has enjoyed a supportive town, and we have seen many benefits over the years joining forces to 

boost our community. Having the movers and shakers of our community at the table with local government and city administration, as well as the University [of West Alabama], we can have a wide-angle view of our community’s needs, interests, 

abilities and resources and align those to benefit the greater good.” - Mayor Tom Tartt, Livingston, AL

Cultivating Innovative Partnerships

Healthy Places for Healthy People 
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Cultivating Innovative Partnerships

“DRA has been instrumental in providing the technical assistance and support we need to attract new businesses and create 

jobs at our port and harbor. The agency has been a key partner that understands our needs and provides the resources we 

need to be successful.”

- John Edwards, Economic Development Director for the Helena-West Helena/Phillips County Port Authority

Local Foods, Local Places

Cultivating Innovative Partnerships

As a part of the Local Foods, Local 

Places initiative, DRA works with four 

federal partners—the USDA, EPA, DOT 

and CDC —to support communities 

in strengthening their local food 

systems, improving access to healthy 

food options, and connecting local 

farmers and entrepreneurs to economic 

opportunities, while simultaneously 

support main street and downtown 

revitalization efforts. In 2018, three Delta 

communities were selected to participate 

in the LFLP initiative and each received a 

$15,000 implementation grant from DRA 

to support their respective projects. 

2018 LFLP Communities in the Delta Region

Duck Hill, MS: Working with the town of Duck Hill, 

Action Communication and Education Reform is 

using green infrastructure to address stormwater and 

flooding problems to enable revitalization efforts, including a 

2.5-acre community garden and downtown farmers market.

Helena, AR: The Helena-West Helena/Philips County 

Port Authority plans to create a local farmers market 

and events space in a long-abandoned school bus repair 

facility acquired by the Port Authority to encourage continued 

downtown investment.

McCrory, AR: The City of McCrory is addressing barriers to good nutrition and physical activity by connecting 

and integrating multiple efforts including a new community/school garden; a new “healthy hub” serving as a healthy 

lifestyle anchor by providing health screenings, nutrition education, prescription assistance, and food pantry; and a potential 

farmers market and culinary incubator.
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The Delta Regional Authority is committed to being a good steward of taxpayers’ dollars, and it recognizes its 

institutional focus to be fiscally responsible and effective in making investments into economic and community 

development projects while it works to help create jobs, build communities, and improve lives in the Mississippi 

River Delta region and Alabama Black Belt. 

DRA conducts annual audits with a certified audit firm to ensure compliance and accountability. 

DRA will continue to ensure strong accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.

Administration & Operations Accountability & Operational Excellence

Administration & Operations

Delta Regional Authority Offices

Regional Headquarters 

236 Sharkey Avenue, Suite 400 

Clarksdale, MS 38614 

(662) 624-8600 

400 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 365 

Washington, DC 20001 

(202) 434-4870
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APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

EUTAW, AL: Infrastructure for New Travel Stop

DRA Investment: $372,425 | Total Investment: $872,425

The City of Eutaw will extend public sewer infrastructure to exit 40 of I-20/59 to facilitate construction of a new 84-truck 

facility and create 43 jobs.

MARION, AL: Household Water Line Hook-ups

DRA Investment: $185,936 | Total Investment: $6,085,936

DRA’s investment will deliver safe drinking water to 125 families in the Perry County community. Area residents now get 

their drinking water from wells that are susceptible to contamination.

MIDWAY, AL: Merrit Community Complex

DRA Investment: $200,000 | Total Investment: $200,000

The Town of Midway will revitalize and improve the old Merritt School and include a medical clinic and pharmacy to 

increase access to healthcare and promote wellness.

MONTGOMERY, AL: Alabama Forest Industry Education & Workforce Development Initiative

DRA Investment: $105,050 | Total Investment: $1,475,676

The Alabama Forestry Foundation is implementing a continuing initiative to prepare, recruit and train rural Alabama 

students for entry into the forest industry workforce.

PERRY AND MARENGO COUNTIES, AL: Sewer Improvements

DRA Investment: $3.25 million | Total Investment: $11.2 million

The project involves sewer system collection upgrades.

State Investments

APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

ALABAMA 2018 INVESTMENTS:

AKRON, AL: Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements

DRA Investment: $155,000 | Total Investment: $160,000

DRA’s investment will provide sanitary sewer service to 185 families by upgrading deteriorating equipment and infrastructure.

BREWTON, AL: New Technology Park

DRA Investment: $300,000 | Total Investment: $5,080,000

Brewton is converting the former Dogwood Hills Golf Course, a city-owned property, into a new Brewton Technology Park 

to support its first project and tenant, an information technology company that is projected to bring 300 new jobs to the 

community. About 2,732 families will gain improved water and sewer service as a result of the investment. 

CAMDEN, AL: Infrastructure Improvements

DRA Investment: $251,997 | Total Investment: 251,997

DRA’s investment will rehabilitate and expand transportation infrastructure to city-owned property. 

CAMDEN, AL: Infrastructure to Provide Safe Drinking Water

DRA Investment: $125,000 | Total Investment: $140,000

To get safe drinking water today, families have to travel to neighbors’ homes or to a roadside faucet to fill up containers 

with water. This investment will deliver safe drinking water to 10 Camden families who live along Willie Powell Road. 
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APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

HELENA-WEST HELENA, AR: Sewage Treatment Facility Emergency Restoration & Safety Project

DRA Investment: $225,000 | Total Investment: $250,000

The sewage treatment facility is in urgent need of repairs to the exterior levee walls of the treatment ponds to prevent 

failure that would dump untreated sewage into the Mississippi River. 

LITTLE ROCK, AR: Be Pro Be Proud

DRA Investment: $256,565 | Total Investment: $2,606,565

The Associated Industries of Arkansas will purchase a new tractor and trailer to house the Be Pro Be Proud workforce 

development initiative that travels across Arkansas to promote technical and skilled professions to students so they can 

learn more about successful careers in manufacturing, trucking and construction.

MCCRORY, AR: McCrory Lift Station

DRA Investment: $80,750 | Total Investment: $90,750

McCrory will upgrade its lift station, an improvement that will help retain 127 jobs and improve life for 436 families. 

The current lift station is deteriorating and threatens to expose residents and businesses to raw sewage.

MCGEHEE, AR: Digital Radiography Equipment for McGehee Hospital

DRA Investment: $250,000 | Total Investment: $250,000

McGehee Hospital seeks to replace its analog radiography equipment with a digital radiography system that is fully 

compatible with the hospital’s EMR system and equipment in the McGehee Family Clinic.

State Investments

APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

SELMA, AL: Emergency Drainage Improvements in LaForet Estates Subdivision

DRA Investment: $86,080 | Total Investment: $86,080

DRA’s investment will support the emergency removal and replacement of corrugated metal pipe along a drainage easement in the LaForet Estates subdivision. The deteriorating pipe has created five sinkholes, presenting a danger to families 

living in the area.

ARKANSAS 2018 INVESTMENTS:

ALTHEIMER, AR: Altheimer Wastewater System Improvements

DRA Investment: $188,000 | Total Investment: $188,000

Altheimer will update its wastewater collection and treatment system to help improve life for 361 families. 

DATTO, AR: Datto Wastewater Collection System

DRA Investment: $42,100 | Total Investment: $848,100

Datto residents are currently unable to flush toilets, do laundry or shower during heavy-rain events. DRA’s investment will 

support a new wastewater collection system that will improve life for 40 families. 

EL DORADO, AR: South Arkansas Center for the Culinary Arts

DRA Investment: $200,000 | Total Investment: $200,000

 South Arkansas Community College will use DRA funds to convert an existing building into the South Arkansas Center 

for the Culinary Arts. About 25 individuals will be trained for jobs in the culinary industry.
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APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

ILLINOIS 2018 INVESTMENTS:

CAIRO, IL: Cairo 10th Street Pump Station

DRA Investment: $225,706 | Total Investment: $237,256

The City of Cairo would like to replace two stormwater pumps in the 10th Street Pump Station. Installation of the pumps 

would restore 40% of the pumping capacity. The station is currently inoperable. 

CARBONDALE, IL: Southern Illinois Airport Hangar Project

DRA Investment: $256,565 | Total Investment: $5,356,565

This project will include the design and construction of two common storage hangar buildings (Hangar 2 and Hangar 10) 

that will house the activities of four aviation companies.

CARTERVILLE, IL: Workforce Development

DRA Investment: $150,000 | Total Investment: $160,000

John A. Logan College will purchase welding simulators to help train students for future job opportunities and to help 

incumbent workers maintain or upgrade their skills. The initiative will create job opportunities in the local manufacturing 

and machine shop industries. About 127 individuals will be trained. 

HARRISBURG, IL: Southeastern Illinois College - Fire Science & Mine Rescue Safety Program

DRA Investment: $90,952 | Total Investment: $$106,952

Southeastern Illinois College will utilize DRA funds to purchase new fire equipment to be used in the Fire Science & Mine 

Rescue Safety Program offered to students and local mine employees. 

State Investments

APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

NEWARK, AR: Infrastructure Improvements for Business Expansion

DRA Investment: $145,212 | Total Investment: $10,145,212

The City of Newark will create 12 new jobs with installation of a new water line that will support a business expansion and 

improve life for 486 families. 

NEWPORT, AR: Healthcare Educational Facility

DRA Investment: $267,676 | Total Investment: $2,917,676

The City of Newport will build a 25,000-square-foot healthcare educational facility that will be leased to Arkansas State 

University – Newport, which will train 216 nurses and others in related fields each year.

ST. CHARLES, AR: St. Charles Water & Sewer Line Extension

DRA Investment: $23,155 | Total Investment: $43,155

St. Charles will extend water and sewer lines to provide service to seven families along Crabtree Lane.

WILSON, AR: Wilson Water Project Phase 1

DRA Investment: $775,000 | Total Investment: $800,000

Wilson will use DRA funds to install new water lines from its treatment plant to serve two existing businesses and one new 

business. The improvements will improve life for 103 families and enhance fire safety and water management.

WYNNE, AR: Existing Business Expansion

DRA Investment: $87,167 | Total Investment: $114,773

DRA funds will help create 15 news jobs and retain 20 others by allowing a local rice mill to hook up to Wynne’s 

sewer system.
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APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

EDDYVILLE, KY: Riverport Conveyor Improvements

DRA Investment: $112,626 | Total Investment: $220,126

This project will replace the in-bound conveyor belt which transports granular commodities from the hopper to storage at 

the Eddyville Riverport to increase capacity and sustain operations. 

GUTHRIE, KY: Infrastructure Investment to Support New Jobs

DRA Investment: $1,174,500 | Total Investment: $169,604,070

This investment will add new utlilities to help attract a new automotive sheet manufacturing facility located just outside of 

Guthrie. The 153-acre manufacturing plant is a $300 million economic development project that will create 125 new jobs 

in Todd County.

HENDERSON, KY: Business Expansion

DRA Investment: $314,965 | Total Investment: $5,314,965

This investment will support extension of a water line to allow a local business to double its capacity and its workforce. 

About 40 new jobs will be created by the company, which has been producing nylons since 1957. 

MURRAY, KY: Murray West Industrial Park Road Extension

DRA Investment: $357,373 | Total Investment: $50,357,373

The Murray Calloway Economic Development Corporation will make infrastructure improvements at the Murray West 

Industrial Park to accommodate a South Korean auto-parts supplier that will build a new facility. The business will create 

120 new jobs.

State Investments

APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

MARION, IL: Infrastructure Improvements Help Create New Jobs

DRA Investment: $500,000 | Total Investment: $4,892,930

The City of Marion will construct a new roadway and improve a portion of an existing roadway to support the expansion 

of a manufacturing and distribution business that will create 50 new jobs and retain more than 400 permanent jobs.

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL: PCH Southern Illinois Rehabilitation Building

DRA Investment: $129,646 | Total Investment: $2,628,946

Pinckneyville Community Hospital (PCH) is proposing to construct a new building in an effort to improve services by 

housing all hospital operations on one campus.

RED BUD, IL: Existing Business Expansion

DRA Investment: $140,139 | Total Investment: $493,672

The Kaskaskia Regional Port District will build an access road and repair a rail crossing to support expansion of a manufacturing business that will add 10 new jobs.

KENTUCKY 2018 INVESTMENTS:

BENTON, KY: Southwest One Industrial Park

DRA Investment: $307,000 | Total Investment: $3,807,000

Marshall County proposes to acquire 300 acres of property to develop as a multi-tenant industrial park. This property is 

currently under option while the county completes its due diligence. 
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APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

GRAMBLING, LA: City of Grambling Wastewater Treatment Plant Renovations

DRA Investment: $200,000 | Total Investment: $1,116,900

The project will provide for a major rehabilitation of the City of Grambling’s existing wastewater treatment plant. This 

plant serves the city and Grambling State University. 

GRAMERCY, LA: Dudley Pump Station Improvements

DRA Investment: $150,000 | Total Investment: $183,600

The project consists of rehabilitating the Dudley Pump Station, one of two lift stations, in the Town of Gramercy. DRA 

funds will be used for construction. 

GUEYDAN, LA: Town of Gueydan - Simon Addition Flood Protection

DRA Investment: $250,000 | Total Investment: $350,000

North of the Town of Gueydan’s protection levee is a 55-Acre subdivision which is currently at a high risk for flooding. 

Improvements are proposed to mitigate flooding within this subdivision. 

HAHNVILLE, LA: Paradis Canal Gate

DRA Investment: $200,000 | Total Investment: $5,081,448

The proposed project is the construction of the Paradis Canal Gate, which will provide flood protection to four distressed 

neighboring parishes, the west bank of St. Charles Parish and Ascension Parish. 

State Investments

APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

PRINCETON, KY: HWY 139 North Extension Project

DRA Investment: $137,866 | Total Investment: $137,866

The Highway 139 North Extension to Crittenden County project will upgrade 3,075 linear feet of existing, inadequate 

waterline that provides service to residents of north Caldwell County.

STURGIS, KY: City of Sturgis Flood Protection System Rehabilitation

DRA Investment: $256,565 | Total Investment: $1,134,149

The rehabilitation of the flood wall project will include the slip-lining of 10 deteriorated drainage pipes and complete video 

inspection of the entire drainage system in order for re-certification.

LOUISIANA 2018 INVESTMENTS:

BALL, LA: Ball Sewer Line Extension for New Subdivision

DRA Investment: $100,000 | Total Investment: $1,421,202

The Town of Ball will extend new sewer lines to 12 existing homes and create an access point for another 90 new homes. 

About 1,508 families will gain better service.

BATON ROUGE, LA: JAG Expansion Project III

DRA Investment: $200,000 | Total Investment: $200,000

The Louisiana Workforce Commission is seeking to expand the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program in Louisiana 

from 69 programs to 101, with an emphasis on assisting the state’s disabled students 
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APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

MONROE, LA: Workforce Development: Training the Trainer Using Unmanned Aerial Systems

DRA Investment: $90,000 | Total Investment: $134,513

This workforce development project seeks to identify cohorts in Northeast Louisiana whose activities would benefit from 

using unmanned aerial systems in their operations.

NEW ORLEANS, LA: Growing and Retaining Biotechnology Jobs in the New Orleans Region

DRA Investment: $100,000 | Total Investment: $141,434

New Orleans BioInnovation Center will purchase new highly specialized biotechnology laboratory equipment that will be a 

fundamental asset to retaining emerging biotechnology companies in the region. 

SIBLEY, LA: Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

DRA Investment: $250,000 | Total Investment: $560,000

The Town of Sibley will upgrade its wastewater treatment plant to better serve 558 families.

THIBODAUX, LA: North Bayou Lafourche Water Control Structure

DRA Investment: $250,000 | Total Investment: $2,756,500

Construction of a water control structure in Bayou Lafourche (BL) to protect the banks of BL and the drinking water 

source for 300,000+ residents in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes.

VIDALIA, LA: Vidalia Industrial Park - Utilities Infrastructure Extensions

DRA Investment: $200,000 | Total Investment: $20,277,034

DRA investment will be used to extend municipally-owned utilities infrastructure to the Vidalia Industrial Park for a new 

industrial tenant and future capacity.

State Investments

APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

JENA, LA: LaSalle General Hospital Emergency Room Renovation

DRA Investment: $180,528 | Total Investment: $294,028

The Emergency Room/Admitting Area Renovation of LaSalle General Hospital in Jena, Louisiana, will modernize from its 

1999 facilities to support secure delivery of regional health services.

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA: Lake Providence Sewer Treatment Project

DRA Investment: $135,000 | Total Investment: $1,132,000

This project will consist of modifications to the South Pond Sewer Treatment Facility. 

LAPLACE, LA: LaPlace Main Wastewater Pump Station Rehabilitation

DRA Investment: $100,000 | Total Investment: $950,000

LaPlace will upgrade its main wastewater pump station and eliminate sewer overflows, leading to safer and healthier 

living conditions for 6,801 families. 

MONROE, LA: Helipad construction to improve emergency services in Region 8 / Northeast LA

DRA Investment: $150,000 | Total Investment: $250,000

St. Francis Medical Center will construct an on-campus helipad to improve rural access to state-of-the-art care, decrease 

barriers to trauma services, and reduce regional crisis response times. 

MONROE, LA: New Manufacturing Business

DRA Investment: $300,000 | Total Investment: $1,627,500

DRA funds will be used to build an access road to serve the Millhaven Industrial Park and a new manufacturing facility 

that will create 40 jobs.
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CLEVELAND, MS: Existing Business Expansion

DRA Investment: $250,000 | Total Investment: $16,500,000

DRA funds will be used to replace one water well and rehabilitate another one serving a local healthcare provider that will 

create 40 new jobs. 

COMO, MS: Como Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements

DRA Investment: $500,000 | Total Investment: $4,933,000

The project will consist of major improvements at the wastewater treatment facility. The work will included improving the 

collections system piping and rehabilitation of the main pump station.

DURANT, MS: Existing Business Expansion

DRA Investment: $425,000 | Total Investment: $15,070,000

A local manufacturing business will add two new product lines, which will result in creation of 60 new jobs and retention 

of the 203 workers now employed at the manufacturing facility, which exports products across the globe.

GRENADA, MS: Existing Business Expansion

DRA Investment: $392,665 | Total Investment: $7,290,388

A freight company will create 50 new jobs and retain 84 existing jobs with an expansion that includes construction of a 

new building and purchase of new equipment.

State Investments

APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

VILLE PLATTE, LA: Evangeline Parish Rail Spur

DRA Investment: $200,000 | Total Investment: $470,000

Improve Evangeline Parish’s rail spur capacity and enhance economic resilience of the parish Industrial Park.

WEST MONROE, LA: Commercial Park Frontage Road Drainage Improvements

DRA Investment: $1,000,000 | Total Investment: $1,500,000

Large drainage pipes will be installed to improve drainage and eliminate erosion in the West Monroe Commercial Park.

MISSISSIPPI 2018 INVESTMENTS:

BAY SPRINGS, MS: Industrial Road Improvements

DRA Investment: $155,555 | Total Investment: $683,606

The City of Bay Springs is proposing to make mandatory improvements to Commerce Drive, an industrial road, that serves 

two industries. 

CLARKSDALE, MS: New Healthcare Services

DRA Investment: $148,541 | Total Investment: $1,433,541

A community health provider will acquire, renovate and equip a building to provide new health-related services. Including 

an optometry site, exercise space, behavioral-health offices and administrative offices. 
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ROBINSONVILLE, MS: Tunica County Sewer Line Improvements Project

DRA Investment: $320,000 | Total Investment: $320,000

A new sewer system will be added to homes in the Orchard Park subdivision, protecting 21 families from unsanitary conditions.

SENATOBIA, MS: NWCC/Marshall County Machinist Workforce Training Project

DRA Investment: $155,546 | Total Investment: $205,546

Marshall County Training Center will open in Chickasaw Trail Industrial Park as a one-stop-shop for placement, training 

and educational services. About 1,300 area residents will be trained.

SARDIS, MS: Sardis Sewer Improvements

DRA Investment: $90,000 | Total Investment: $90,000

The Town of Sardis will install a new sewer pump station and reroute lines to provide safe and sanitary sewer service to 

493 families.

TUNICA, MS: Tunica Lagoon Levee Stabilization

DRA Investment: $109,262 | Total Investment: $175,402

This project will install sheet piling at the lagoon to stabilize the lagoon’s levee and stop erosion.

State Investments

APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

JACKSON, MS: Pediatric Skilled Facility

DRA Investment: $559,500 | Total Investment: $16,809,500

This investment supports construction of a 33,000-square-foot facility that will provide skilled pediatric and palliative care. 

LELAND, MS: Leland Sewer Pump Repair Project

DRA Investment: $125,260 | Total Investment: $155,914

The City of Leland will use DRA funds to repair four older, failing sewer pump stations. 

LYON, MS: Sewer Improvements

DRA Investment: $16,840 | Total Investment: $16,840

The Town of Lyon will complete sewer improvements that will provide safe and sanitary living conditions for residents. 

MIZE, MS: Water System Improvements

DRA Investment: $206,060 | Total Investment: $206,060

The City of Leland will use DRA funds to correct deficiencies in its water system, including replacement of an asbestos 

cement water line and addressing low pressures in a residential area. 

MOORHEAD, MS: Moorhead Wellness Facility Phase II

DRA Investment: $78,424 | Total Investment: $78,424

The City of Moorhead proposes to use DRA funds for the Phase II construction activities at the Moorhead Wellness Facility. 
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SIKESTON, MO: Broadband Expansion

DRA Investment: $250,000 | Total Investment: $8.975 million

Southeast Missouri (SEMO) Electric Cooperative of Sikeston will build a fiber network to deliver broadband service to 

Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott and Stoddard counties, reaching 3,374 residents and multiple 

employers in the service territory. 

SPRINGFIELD, MO: Workforce Training and Development

DRA Investment: $200,000 | Total Investment: $1,235,000

Economic development efforts in nine counties will be strengthened with expansion of workforce readiness efforts that 

focus on 16 school districts in the region. The training program will focus on preparing students to enter the workforce 

upon graduation.

ST. JAMES, MO: Expanded Infrastructure Support Business Expansion

DRA Investment: $174,124 | Total Investment: $1,135,883

St. James will make public infrastructure improvements that include upgrades to city streets, storm sewers, sidewalks and curbs

to support expansion of a manufacturing business. The investment will help create 33 new jobs and retain 100 existing jobs.

WEST PLAINS, MO: Apprenticeship Program

DRA Investment: $240,100 | Total Investment: $359,268

The Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology will establish a manufacturing apprenticeship program to strengthen 

skills and training so workers are prepared to pursue entry-level careers in industries such as electronics and electricity, 

machining, robotics, hydraulics and welding, among others. About 115 workers are projected to be trained.

State Investments

APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

MISSOURI 2018 INVESTMENTS:

BRAGG CITY, MO: Broadband Expansion

DRA Investment: $250,000 | Total Investment: $7.45 million

Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative will extend broadband to residents and businesses in Dunklin, Pemiscot and parts 

of New Madrid counties. The project is estimated to reach 7,517 homes while also providing broadband to businesses and 

farms in the area. 

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO: New Manufacturing Facility

DRA Investment: $315,277 | Total Investment: $623,402

This investments supports construction of a public roadway for access to a new sandstone mine and manufacturing facility 

in northwest Cape Girardeau County. The plant is projected to create 80 news jobs.

NEW MADRID, MO: Infrastructure to Support New Business 

DRA Investment: $300,000 | Total Investment: $136,690,276

The project will enhance, construct and extend infrastructure to support the establishment of a micro-steel mill in the New 

Madrid Industrial Park.

POTOSI, MO: Natural Gas Main Upgrade for Industry

DRA Investment: $209,000 | Total Investment: $13,285,750

The City of Potosi is proposing to upgrade its existing natural gas line to increase capacity serving new and expanding 

businesses in the industrial park.
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LEXINGTON, TN: Existing Business Expansion

DRA Investment: $300,000 | Total Investment: $20,600,000

The Lexington Industrial Development Board will upgrade a manufacturing facility in Henderson County to support expansion of an electric motor manufacturing business that now employs 240 workers and will create 150 new jobs.

SAVANNAH, TN: Existing Business Expansion

DRA Investment: $1,000,000 | Total Investment: $14,425,000

The Savannah Industrial Development Corporation will build new parking and truck transportation areas to support a 

350,000-squart-foot manufacturing facility. The sign manufacturing company will create 75 new jobs and retain 160 workers.

TIPTONVILLE, TN: Public Infrastructure to Serve New Industry

DRA Investment: $300,000 | Total Investment: $9,340,000

The proposed project consists of the addition of a sewer lift station, wet well, forcemain, and electrical requirements to 

pump waste from the site to the City of Ridgely sewer collection system.

State Investments

APPENDIX A: Project Summaries

TENNESSEE 2018 INVESTMENTS:

HUMBOLDT, TN: Infrastructure to Support New Business

DRA Investment: $500,000 | Total Investment: $$390,500,000

The City of Humboldt will build a new wastewater treatment plant within the Gibson County Industrial Park to support a 

new chicken processing plant that will create 1,400 jobs.

MARTIN, TN: Existing Business Expansion

DRA Investment: $850,000 | Total Investment: $10,850,000

The City of Martin will make road improvements and build a truck staging area to support increased truck traffic that will 

result from a manufacturing business adding a new product line. The mower/tractor manufacturing business, which now 

has 820 full-time employees and 300 part-time workers, will add 200 new jobs with the expansion. 

MARTIN, TN: Infrastructure to Support New International Business 

DRA Investment: $300,000 | Total Investment: $$11,300,000

Infrastructure improvements will provide a long-term supply of water, natural gas and wastewater services for a new industry that will create 200 new jobs.

MCKENZIE, TN: Facility Improvements for New Industry

DRA Investment: $140,000 | Total Investment: $7,140,000

The McKenzie Industrial Development Board will provide a new roof and upgrade electrical, air conditioning and heating 

to support a new manufacturing business that will create 43 new jobs.
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APPENDIX B: DRA Counties & Parishes

APPENDIX B: DRA Counties/Parishes

DRA Counties & Parishes

DRA serves 252 counties and parishes across its eight-state region:

Alabama:

Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, 

Dallas, Escambia, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, 

Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Pickens, Russell, Sumter, 

Washington, Wilcox

Arkansas:

Arkansas, Ashley, Baxter, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, 

Clay, Cleveland, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Dallas, 

Desha, Drew, Fulton, Grant, Greene, Independence, 

Izard, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lee, Lincoln, 

Lonoke, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Ouachita, 

Phillips, Poinsett, Prairie, Pulaski, Randolph, 

St. Francis, Searcy, Sharp, Stone, Union, Van Buren, 

White, Woodruff

Illinois:

Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, 

Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, 

Randolph, Saline, Union, White, Williamson

Kentucky:

Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, 

Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Henderson, Hickman, 

Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, 

McLean, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg, Union, Webster

Louisiana:

Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption, Avoyelles, 

Beauregard, Bienville, Caldwell, Cameron, 

Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, De Soto, 

East Baton Rouge, East Carroll, East Feliciana, 

Evangeline, Franklin, Grant, Iberia, Iberville, 

Jackson, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, La Salle, 

Lafourche, Lincoln, Livingston, Madison,

Morehouse, Natchitoches, Orleans, Ouachita, 

Lousiana (cont.):

Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, Rapides, Red River, 

Richland, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, 

St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Landry, 

St. Martin, St. Mary, Tangipahoa, Tensas, Union, 

Vermilion, Washington, Webster, West Baton Rouge, 

West Carroll, West Feliciana, Winn

Mississippi:

Adams, Amite, Attala, Benton, Bolivar, Carroll, 

Claiborne, Coahoma, Copiah, Covington, De Soto, 

Franklin, Grenada, Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys, 

Issaquena, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, 

Lafayette, Lawrence, Leflore, Lincoln, Madison, 

Marion, Marshall, Montgomery, Panola, Pike, 

Quitman, Rankin, Sharkey, Simpson, Smith, 

Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tunica, 

Union, Walthall, Warren, Washington, Wilkinson, 

Yalobusha, Yazoo
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APPENDIX B: DRA Counties & Parishes

APPENDIX B: DRA Counties/Parishes

Distressed & Non-Distressed Counties & Parishes

Distressed and Non-Distressed Counties and Parishes for FY 2018

Determination of a 

Distressed County/Parish: 

Unemployment rate of one percent 

higher (5.7 percent) than the national 

average (4.7 percent) for the most recent 

24-month period; or have a per capita 

income of 80 percent or less of the 

national per capita income.

AUTAUGA

BALDWIN

BARBOUR

BIBB

BLOUNT

BULLOCK

BUTLER

CALHOUN

CHAMBERS

CHEROKEE

CHILTON

CHOCTAW

CLARKE

CLAY

CLEBURNE

COFFEE

COLBERT

CONECUH

COOSA

COVINGTON

CRENSHAW

CULLMAN

DALE

DALLAS

DE KALB

ELMORE

ESCAMBIA

ETOWAH

FAYETTE

FRANKLIN

GENEVA

GREENE

HALE

HENRY

HOUSTON

JACKSON

JEFFERSON

LAMAR

LAUDERDALE

LAWRENCE

LEE

LIMESTONE

LOWNDES

MACON

MADISON

MARENGO

MARION

MARSHALL

MOBILE

MONROE

MONTGOMERY

MORGAN

PERRY

PICKENS

PIKE

RANDOLPH

RUSSELL

ST. CLAIR

SHELBY

SUMTER

TALLADEGA

TALLAPOOSA

TUSCALOOSA

WALKER

WASHINGTON

WILCOX

WINSTON

ARKANSAS

ASHLEY

BAXTER

BENTON

BOONE

BRADLEY

CALHOUN

CARROLL

CHICOT

CLARK

CLAY

CLEBURNE

CLEVELAND

COLUMBIA

CONWAY

CRAIGHEAD

CRAWFORD

CRITTENDEN

CROSS

DALLAS

DESHA

DREW

FAULKNER

FRANKLIN

FULTON

GARLAND

GRANT

GREENE

HEMPSTEAD

HOT SPRING

HOWARD

INDEPENDENCE

IZARD

JACKSON

JEFFERSON

JOHNSON

LAFAYETTE

LAWRENCE

LEE

LINCOLN

LITTLE RIVER

LOGAN

LONOKE

MADISON

MARION

MILLER

MISSISSIPPI

MONROE

MONTGOMERY

NEVADA

NEWTON

OUACHITA

PERRY

PHILLIPS

PIKE

POINSETT

POLK

POPE

PRAIRIE

PULASKI

RANDOLPH

ST. FRANCIS

SALINE

SCOTT

SEARCY

SEBASTIAN

SEVIER

SHARP

STONE

UNION

VAN BUREN

WASHINGTON

WHITE

WOODRUFF

YELL

ADAMS

ALEXANDER

BOND

WINNEBAGO

BROWN

BUREAU

CALHOUN

CARROLL

CASS CHAMPAIGN

CHRISTIAN

CLARK

CLAY

CLINTON

COLES

COOK

CRAWFORD

CUMBERLAND

DE KALB

DE WITT

DOUGLAS

D U

PAGE

EDGAR

EDWARDS

EFFINGHAM

FAYETTE

FORD

FRANKLIN

FULTON

GALLATIN

GREENE

GRUNDY

HAMILTON

HANCOCK

HARDIN

HENDERSON

HENRY

IROQUOIS

JACKSON

JASPER

JEFFERSON

JERSEY

LAKE

JOHNSON

KANE

KANKAKEE

KENDALL

KNOX

J O

DAVIESS

LA SALLE

LAWRENCE

LEE

LIVINGSTON

LOGAN

MCDONOUGH

STEPHENSON

MCLEAN

MACON

MACOUPIN

MADISON

MARION

MARSHALL

MASON

MASSAC

MENARD

MERCER

MONROE

MONTGOMERY

MORGAN

MOULTRIE

OGLE

PEORIA

PERRY

PIATT

PIKE

POPE

PULASKI

PUTNAM

RANDOLPH

RICHLAND

ROCK ISLAND

ST. CLAIR

SALINE

SANGAMON

SCHUYLER

SCOTT

SHELBY

STARK

MCHENRY

TAZEWELL

UNION

VERMILION

WABASH

WARREN

WASHINGTON

WAYNE

WHITE

WHITESIDE

WILL

WILLIAMSON

BOONE

WOODFORD

ADAIR

ALLEN

ANDERSON

BALLARD

BARREN

BATH

BELL

BOONE

BOURBON

BOYD

BOYLE

BRACKEN

BREATHITT

BRECKINRIDGE

BULLITT

CALDWELL BUTLER

CALLOWAY

CAMPBELL

CARLISLE

CARROLL

CARTER

CASEY

CHRISTIAN

CLARK

CLAY

CLINTON

CRITTENDEN

CUMBERLAND

DAVIESS

EDMONSON

ELLIOTT

ESTILL

FAYETTE

FLEMING

FLOYD

FRANKLIN

FULTON

GALLATIN

GARRARD

GRANT

GRAVES

GRAYSON

GREEN

GREENUP

HANCOCK

HARDIN

HARLAN

HARRISON

HART

HENDERSON

HENRY

HICKMAN

HOPKINS

JACKSON

JEFFERSON

JESSAMINE

JOHNSON

KENTON

KNOTT

KNOX

LARUE

LAUREL

LAWRENCE

LEE

LESLIE LETCHER

LEWIS

LINCOLN

LIVINGSTON

LOGAN

LYON

MCCRACKEN

MCCREARY

MCLEAN

MADISON MAGOFFIN

MARION

MARSHALL

MARTIN

MASON

MEADE

MENIFEE

MERCER

METCALFE

MONROE

MONTGOMERY

MORGAN

MUHLENBERG

NELSON

NICHOLAS

OHIO

OLDHAM

OWEN

OWSLEY

PENDLETON

PERRY

PIKE

POWELL

PULASKI

ROBERTSON

ROCKCASTLE

ROWAN

RUSSELL

SCOTT

SHELBY

SIMPSON

SPENCER

TAYLOR

TODD

TRIGG

TRIMBLE

UNION

WARREN

WASHINGTON

WAYNE

WEBSTER

WHITLEY

WOLFE

WOODFORD

ST. MARTIN

ST. MARTIN

ACADIA

ALLEN

ASCENSION

ASSUMPTION

AVOYELLES

BEAUREGARD

BIENVILLE

BOSSIER

CADDO

CALCASIEU

CALDWELL

CAMERON

CATAHOULA

CLAIBORNE

CONCORDIA

DE SOTO

EAST

BATON

ROUGE

EAST

CARROLL

EAST

FELICIANA

EVANGELINE

FRANKLIN

GRANT

IBERIA

IBERVILLE

JACKSON

JEFFERSON

JEFFERSON

DAVIS

LAFAYETTE

LAFOURCHE

LA SALLE

LINCOLN

LIVINGSTON

MADISON

MOREHOUSE

NATCHITOCHES

ORLEANS

OUACHITA

PLAQUEMINES

POINTE

COUPEE

RAPIDES

RED

RIVER

RICHLAND

SABINE

ST. BERNARD ST. CHARLES

ST.

HELENA

ST. JAMES

ST. JOHN

THE BAPTIST

ST. LANDRY

ST. MARY

ST. TAMMANY

TANGIPAHOA

TENSAS

TERREBONNE

UNION

VERMILION

VERNON

WASHINGTON

WEBSTER

WEST BATON

ROUGE

WEST

CARROLL

WEST

FELICIANA

WINN

ADAMS

ALCORN

AMITE

ATTALA

BENTON

BOLIVAR

CALHOUN

CARROLL

CHICKASAW

CHOCTAW

CLAIBORNE

CLARKE

CLAY

COAHOMA

COPIAH

COVINGTON

DE SOTO

FORREST

FRANKLIN

GEORGE

GREENE

GRENADA

HANCOCK

HARRISON

HINDS

HOLMES

HUMPHREYS

ISSAQUENA

ITAWAMBA

JACKSON

JASPER

JEFFERSON

DAVIS

JONES

KEMPER

LAFAYETTE

LAMAR

LAUDERDALE

LAWRENCE

LEAKE

LEE

LEFLORE

LINCOLN

LOWNDES

MADISON

MARION

MARSHALL

MONROE

MONTGOMERY

NESHOBA

NEWTON

NOXUBEE

OKTIBBEHA

PANOLA

PEARL RIVER

PERRY

PIKE

PONTOTOC

PRENTISS

QUITMAN

RANKIN

SCOTT

SHARKEY

SIMPSON

SMITH

STONE

SUNFLOWER

TALLAHATCHIE

TATE

TIPPAH

TISHOMINGO

TUNICA

UNION

WALTHALL

WARREN

WASHINGTON

WAYNE

WEBSTER

WILKINSON

WINSTON

YALOBUSHA

YAZOO

JEFFERSON

ADAIR

ANDREW

ATCHISON

AUDRAIN

BARRY

BARTON

BATES

BENTON

BOLLINGER

BOONE

BUCHANAN

BUTLER

CALDWELL

CALLAWAY

CAMDEN

CAPE

GIRARDEAU

CARROLL

CARTER

CASS

CEDAR

CHARITON

CHRISTIAN

CLARK

CLAY

CLINTON

COLE

COOPER

CRAWFORD

DADE

DALLAS

DAVIESS

DE KALB

DENT

DOUGLAS

DUNKLIN

FRANKLIN

GASCONADE

GENTRY

GREENE

GRUNDY

HARRISON

HENRY

HICKORY

HOLT

HOWARD

HOWELL

IRON

JACKSON

JASPER

JEFFERSON

JOHNSON

KNOX

LACLEDE

LAFAYETTE

LAWRENCE

LEWIS

LINCOLN

LINN

LIVINGSTON

MCDONALD

MACON

MADISON

MARIES

MARION

MERCER

MILLER

MISSISSIPPI

MONITEAU

MONROE

MONTGOMERY

MORGAN

NEW MADRID

NEWTON

NODAWAY

OREGON

OSAGE

OZARK

PEMISCOT

PERRY

PETTIS

PHELPS

PIKE

PLATTE

POLK PULASKI

PUTNAM

RALLS

RANDOLPH

RAY

REYNOLDS

RIPLEY

ST. CHARLES

ST. CLAIR

ST.

GENEVIEVE

ST.

FRANCOIS

ST. LOUIS

SALINE

SCHUYLER

SCOTLAND

SCOTT

SHANNON

SHELBY

STODDARD STONE

SULLIVAN

TANEY

TEXAS

VERNON

WARREN

WASHINGTON

WAYNE

WEBSTER

WORTH

WRIGHT

ST. LOUIS CITY

ANDERSON

BEDFORD

BENTON

BLEDSOE

BLOUNT

BRADLEY

CAMPBELL

CANNON

CARROLL

CARTER

CHEATHAM

CHESTER

CLAIBORNE CLAY

COCKE

COFFEE

CROCKETT

CUMBERLAND

DAVIDSON

DECATUR

DE KALB

DICKSON DYER

FAYETTE

FENTRESS

FRANKLIN

GIBSON

GILES

GRAINGER

GREENE

GRUNDY

HAMBLEN

HAMILTON

HANCOCK

HARDEMAN

HARDIN

HAWKINS

HAYWOOD

HENDERSON

HENRY

HICKMAN

HOUSTON

HUMPHREYS

JACKSON

JEFFERSON

JOHNSON

KNOX

LAKE

LAUDERDALE

LAWRENCE

LEWIS

LINCOLN

LOUDON

MCMINN

MCNAIRY

MACON

MADISON

MARION

MARSHALL

MAURY

MEIGS

MONROE

MONTGOMERY

MOORE

MORGAN

OBION

OVERTON

PERRY

PICKETT

POLK

PUTNAM

RHEA

ROANE

ROBERTSON

RUTHERFORD

SCOTT

SEQUATCHIE

SEVIER

SHELBY

SMITH

STEWART

SULLIVAN

SUMNER

TIPTON

TROUSDALE

UNICOI

UNION

VAN

BUREN

WARREN

WASHINGTON

WAYNE

WEAKLEY

WHITE

WILLIAMSON

WILSON

Determination of a Distressed County/Parish:

Unemployment rate of one percent higher (5.2 percent) than the national 

Distressed

Non-Distressed

DRA serves 252 counties and parishes across its eight-state region:

Missouri:

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Crawford, 

Dent, Douglas, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Madison, 

Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Pemiscot, 

Perry, Phelps, Reynolds, Ripley, Ste. Genevieve, 

St. Francois, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Texas, 

Washington, Wayne, Wright

Tennessee:

Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, 

Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, 

Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, McNairy, 

Madison, Obion, Shelby, Tipton, Weakley

Distressed

Non-Distressed
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