Mississippi News
Pearl River County resident pleads guilty to SNAP benefit fraud
A Pearl River County resident has been charged with fraud following an investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS).
According to the MDHS, 43-year-old Chrishuana Newton entered into a plea agreement with the district attorney concerning fraud before the Pearl River County Circuit Court on March 1, 2023.
Newton received an over-issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits between January 2017 to May 2022 by not reporting household composition and income accurately to the MDHS.
Now, Newton is disqualified from participating in the SNAP program for 12 consecutive months and will serve a term of three years with the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Newton will also serve one year in the Intensive Supervision Program, as well as be required to pay full restitution in the amount of $36,872.00.
“This investigation demonstrates, once again, the controls we have in…
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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Pearl River County resident pleads guilty to SNAP benefit fraud
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/pearl-river-county-resident-pleads-guilty-to-snap-benefit-fraud/
Published Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:08:12 +0000
Mississippi News
Houston police search for park vandals
SUMMARY: The Joe Brigance Memorial Park in Houston was vandalized by at least two individuals with the nicknames “Spooky” and “Draco.” The Houston Police Department is looking for the culprits responsible for tagging most of the playground equipment with a paint marker. The park is located across from Houston High School and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact them. The police want those responsible to clean up their mess and are seeking community assistance in identifying the vandals. Images of the vandalism were shared on social media in hopes of generating leads.
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Mississippi News
Mississippi lawmakers running out of time to pass Medicaid expansion
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