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Jackson woman wins $10K cash, new truck from Mississippi Lottery
SUMMARY: Cassandra Woods from Jackson, Mississippi won $10,000 and a 2023 Nissan Titan PRO-4X truck in the last Summer of Fun drawing by the Mississippi Lottery. The promotion, which ran for 15 weeks from May 22 to August 28, awarded cash prizes to 57 other Mississippi residents. Over 140,000 people entered the promotion, resulting in more than half-a-million dollars in prizes given away by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Other prizes included $8,000 for the second-place winner, $4,000 for the third-place winner, and a Yeti Hopper cooler for the fourth-place winner. The lottery game also awarded RecTeq pellet grills, an 18-foot party barge package, and a trailer from Performance Marine in Columbus. Participants accessed the promotion by scanning QR codes or through email links.
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Mississippi man who murdered 2, including Millsaps football player, granted parole
SUMMARY: Lamar Phillips, convicted of the 1992 double murder of Bradley Dew, has been released from prison after serving over 30 years. Phillips and Cedric Morris killed Dew while he was driving home from his job. Phillips also killed another person shortly after. Despite current laws prohibiting parole for certain murder convictions, Phillips’ crime occurred before 1995, making him eligible. His release has sparked outrage, with former prosecutors questioning the decision. This follows another controversial parole decision in 2023, which freed James Williams, a man who dismembered his parents. Mississippi lawmakers have yet to act on parole reform.
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Mississippi lawmakers have chance in special session to ease concerns caused by DOGE cuts
SUMMARY: Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is freezing nearly $400 million in federal funding across Mississippi, impacting various agencies. The Mississippi Department of Education faces a $137 million loss, while the State Department of Health is set to lose over $220 million for virus research and health center upgrades. State lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, are concerned but hopeful the funds may be unfrozen. Lawmakers must decide whether to replace the lost federal funding with state money, as cuts also affect Mississippi State University, addiction treatment programs, and Vicksburg National Military Park, with more agencies at risk.
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Army Corps of Engineers preparing to take flood control measures along Mississippi River
SUMMARY: Officials are closely monitoring rising water levels on the Mississippi River, taking measures to prevent flooding in the state. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily closed the Steele Bayou Control Structure gates but reopened them to release more water from the Yazoo basin. The gates will likely be closed again soon to reduce flood risks. The Corps prioritizes resident safety and supports local flood-fighting efforts. Vicksburg and Natchez are preparing for increased flood control measures. Residents are advised to stay informed and avoid flood control areas as efforts continue to mitigate potential flood damage.
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