Rep. Thompson's April Newsletter Highlights Services, Grants for Quitman County Residents

The Marks office of Rep. Bennie G. Thompson sits at 263 East Main Street, a detail that can matter enormously in one of Mississippi's smallest and poorest counties. Thompson's April 2026 Thompson Report, published March 31, made that address and its direct phone line, 662-326-9003, the practical center of his monthly constituent bulletin for Quitman County.

The newsletter, distributed through his congressional website, serves as both a constituent-service roadmap and a short policy roundup for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. For residents in Marks, Crowder, Lambert, and Falcon, the Marks office is the nearest federal touchpoint for casework that might otherwise require a trip to Jackson or Washington.

Thompson's staff at the Marks office handles federal agency referrals, veteran benefits assistance, FEMA and disaster recovery inquiries, flag requests, and help pursuing USDA programs. The newsletter also links to town-hall handouts from earlier district events, including ones tied to Quitman County, giving residents a way to prepare questions and documentation before calling or visiting in person.

The April edition lists five additional district offices beyond Marks: Natchez, Mound Bayou, Bolton, Greenville, and Jackson. Thompson represents a swath of the Delta and surrounding counties that ranks among the lowest in the country for per-capita income. Quitman County sits squarely within that geography.

In practice, the monthly newsletter fills a gap that geography and poverty create. Without a clear local contact point, residents seeking help with federal benefits often don't know which office to call or whether a congressional representative can intervene at all. The Thompson Report addresses that directly, listing phone numbers and physical addresses so constituents can open a casework request without navigating federal agency websites cold.

The newsletter invites constituents to "spread the word and share this newsletter." Anyone in Quitman County needing help with a federal agency, grant application, or disaster assistance claim can reach the Marks office at 662-326-9003 or in person at 263 East Main Street during normal business hours.