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3 Mississippi lottery players claim big lottery winnings from weekend drawings
SUMMARY: Three Mississippi residents have won big in the Powerball and Mississippi Match 5 drawings. One player won nearly $250,000 in the Mississippi Match 5 by matching the winning numbers. Two Powerball players won $50,000 each by matching four out of five white balls and the Powerball. Both players had their winnings doubled to $100,000 each after purchasing the Power Play option. The jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions are continuing to increase, with the current Powerball jackpot totaling $675 million and the Mega Millions jackpot totaling $480 million. Mississippi Lottery officials are reminding players to check their tickets, as several large prizes have yet to be claimed.
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Alleged gunman behind Mother’s Day triple homicide in Ridgeland killed by police in Arizona
SUMMARY: The primary suspect in a Mother's Day triple homicide in Ridgeland, Ivory James Welch III, was shot and killed by police in Arizona. The Ridgeland Police Chief confirmed Welch as the gunman who killed Crystal Lynn Welch, Vicky Renee Welch, and Ida Thomas Welch in a home at 7146 Old Canton Road. An arrest warrant was issued, and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force searched for Welch. Authorities cornered him in Arizona where he fired at troopers and was killed in return fire. The incident's motive remains undisclosed. Police Chief Myers praised teamwork and media relations for enabling swift justice.
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith applaud Senate passage of wildlife conservation bill
SUMMARY: The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024 aimed at conserving wildlife in Mississippi and other states. The bipartisanship-supported bill focuses on fighting wildlife diseases like chronic wasting disease (CWD), addressing livestock predation, managing invasive species, and maintaining agriculture-related programs. Key provisions include reauthorizing the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and reinstating the Black Vulture Livestock Protection Program. Endorsed by various conservation and sportsmen groups, it's now under the U.S. House of Representatives' consideration. Mississippi Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, both Republicans, co-sponsored the legislation.
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Opening of Buc-ee’s on Mississippi Gulf Coast delayed until summer 2025: report
SUMMARY: The planned Mississippi Gulf Coast Buc-ee's opening has been postponed to summer 2025, deviating from the initial spring 2025 and earlier projections of November 2024. A Buc-ee's spokesperson confirmed the revised timeline but declined to discuss ongoing construction details. Road improvements, including a $15 million reconstruction of Menge Avenue's intersection and I-10 expansion, are being undertaken to manage expected traffic. When completed, this Buc-ee's will be among the largest, featuring 120 fuel stations, 24 electric vehicle charging spots, and a car wash, as part of the company's expansion across eight states.
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