U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, right, makes remarks during Feb. 14 presentation of a check in the amount of $700,000 to the town of Tutwiler. Looking on at left is Tutwiler Mayor Nichole Harris-Rosebud, and in center is R.O. Williams, a member of the congressman’s staff. The funds are earmarked for development of an Emmett Till museum and welcome center in the town. (Indianola Enterprise-Tocsin photo by Bryan Davis)
