A bank in Holmes County that was set to close later this month isn’t closing after all thanks to a Mississippi congressman.
According to WLBT, the BankPlus in Pickens will remain open after Congressman Bennie Thompson filed a complaint with the Department of Treasury and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Thompson confirmed Sunday morning that the ruling to close the BankPlus had been reversed.
“Upon reconsideration, they will keep the branch open. The citizens of Pickens are very happy. Mayor [Paulette] Moore was a great partner in this effort,” Rep. Thompson said.
Thompson argued that the bank received over $300 million dollars in federal grants for the sole reason of investing into low income communities.
