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Media Advisory: $150,000 Grant from FHLB Dallas and Community Bank of Mississippi Will Support Affordable Legal Services in Hinds, Madison and Rankin Counties

***2:00 p.m. CT, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Community Bank of Mississippi, 1905 Community Bank Way, Flowood, MS 39232***

FLOWOOD, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Community Bank of Mississippi will award a $150,000 Pathway Fund grant to Mission First Inc. during a ceremonial check presentation. The grant will help expand affordable legal aid services in Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties, promoting housing stability for families facing heirs’ property issues.

The media is encouraged to attend. Interview and photo opportunities will be available.

Learn more about the Pathway Fund.

WHAT:

Check presentation and photo opportunity

 

WHEN:

2:00 p.m. CT, Tuesday, February 3, 2026

 

WHO:

Marc Petro, Community Bank of Mississippi

Seth Shannon, Mission First Inc.

Lee Thigpen, Mission First Inc.

Bruce Hatton, FHLB Dallas

 

WHERE:

Community Bank of Mississippi

1905 Community Bank Way

Flowood, MS 39232

Parking is available on-site

 

Contacts

Corporate Communications
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
fhlb.com, (214) 441-8445

Industry:

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

Release Versions
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Contacts

Corporate Communications
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
fhlb.com, (214) 441-8445

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