The DRA was established in 2000 as a formal framework for joint Federal-State collaboration to promote and encourage the economic development of the lower Mississippi River and Alabama Black Belt regions. To fulfill this purpose, DRA invests in projects supporting transportation infrastructure, basic public infrastructure, workforce training, and business development. DRA works to create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those that reside in the region. DRA’s region encompasses 252 counties and parishes in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.

DRA’s enabling legislation dictates that at least 75% of DRA’s funds must be invested in economically distressed counties and parishes and isolated areas within non-distressed counties and parishes. In addition, half of DRA’s funds must support transportation infrastructure and basic public infrastructure.

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Delta Regional Authority

Dr. Corey Wiggins

Jennifer Riley Collins

Kemp Morgan

Jessica Shappley

The Operations Team at the Delta Regional Authority is responsible for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of funded projects aimed at enhancing transportation and public infrastructure in economically distressed regions. This team ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, coordinates workforce training initiatives, and manages human resources to support project execution. By focusing on effective operations, they play a crucial role in driving economic development and improving community well-being in the DRA's extensive service area.

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