The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton is receiving a $3.6M+ grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration (NCA) for its use in expanding and improving the cemetery. The grant will be used to develop about five acres, including constructing 1,500 pre-placed crypts, landscaping, irrigation and supporting infrastructure, according to a VA news release. "Our state partners are critical in helping NCA achieve our strategic goal of making sure veterans and their family members have burial options when needed," Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves said in a statement. The VA Veterans Cemetery Grants Program is designed to complement VA's national cemeteries/ (Source: Meridian Star 08/17/20)
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