Mississippi News
Single $842.4 million Powerball ticket sold in Michigan
SUMMARY: A Powerball player who purchased a ticket in Michigan has won the fifth-largest jackpot in the game‘s history, with winning numbers on January 1st, 12, 21, 42, 44, 49 and Powerball 1. The jackpot, at $842.4 million, was the first time a Powerball jackpot has been won on New Year’s Day since the game’s start in 1992 and had not been won since October. The jackpot has a cash value of $425.2 million and will have a large chunk withheld for taxes. The winner would be lucky to move quickly to protect the ticket and assemble a team that includes an attorney, a tax advisor, and a financial advisor. Powerball tickets are $2 each and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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SUMMARY: First-time homebuyers attended a workshop at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, led by a mortgage expert from Citizens National Bank. The session addressed the complexities of obtaining a mortgage, emphasizing the importance of a good credit score and managing expectations. Attendee Melissa Duncan highlighted the stability and investment that homeownership provides compared to renting. Brandi Bingham, the workshop speaker, reassured participants that homeownership is achievable for anyone and offered support for those uncertain about where to start. Current census data reveals that around 75% of Mississippians own their homes, ranking the state sixth highest in home ownership nationwide.
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SUMMARY: A mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday night killed four people and injured 18 others in the Five Points South entertainment district. Police reported that multiple suspects fired into a crowd, and victims were caught in the crossfire. Two men and a woman were found dead at the scene, while another male victim succumbed at a hospital. Authorities believe the shooting was not random and stemmed from an isolated incident. As of early Sunday, there were no arrests, and police are seeking public assistance to gather information on the incident.
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SUMMARY: A mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, late Saturday night left four people dead and 18 injured in the bustling Five Points South entertainment district. The shooting, which occurred shortly after 11 p.m., involved multiple suspects firing into a crowded public area during a busy nightlife scene. Police found three victims at the scene, with one later dying at a hospital. Authorities indicated the shooting was not random, stemming from an isolated incident, and urged the public for information. As of Sunday morning, no arrests had been made, and several injured victims were reported to be in critical condition.
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