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ECPDD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR AGING PROGRAMS
The East Central Planning and Development District/Area Agency on Aging will hold a Public Hearing for Aging Programs on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 A. M. The meeting will be held at Multi-County Community Services Agency Auditorium located at 2900 Saint Paul Street, Meridian, Mississippi. We will also be celebrating Older Americans Month. This year’s theme is “Champion Your Health.” It is a time to recognize older adults' contributions and reaffirm our commitment to supporting their health and independence.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to inform all interested persons and organizations about programs and services available for persons aged sixty (60) and above in Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott, and Smith Counties. Also, the Mississippi Department of Human Services Division of Aging & Adult Services will discuss statewide initiatives for the 60+ population.
The goals and objectives for Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 will be discussed and an update of current year activities will be presented. Comments from the public will be welcomed.
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East Central Planning and Development District (ECPDD), located in Newton, Mississippi, is one of ten PDD’s in the State. It was officially designated in 1968 by the Economic Development Administration as a result of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965.
ECPDD serves nine (9) counties and thirty-one (31) municipalities, providing a wide range of technical assistance and services to help promote economic growth and to provide better job opportunities for the area. The District assists the towns and counties with economic and community development efforts, with emphasis on planning, developing and coordinating local and regional projects and programs; interpretation of federal and state regulations and guidelines; preparation of grant applications; and project and program administration.
ECPDD is designated as an Economic Development District by the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, a Local Development District by the Appalachian Regional Commission, and was appointed an official regional planning organization by the State of Mississippi. The District is also the Area Agency on Aging, a State Data Center Affiliate and serves as planning staff for the the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. In addition, the District operates Revolving Loan Fund Programs to assist new and expanding businesses and industries.
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