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Mississippi woman wins $1 million from $20 scratch-off game

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3 months ago

January 29, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-01-29 15:23:13

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Lottery launched a new $20 Jackson game in November 2023 with a $1 million top prize. A woman from Lee County became the first millionaire winner of the game after purchasing a ticket at Blue Sky #735 in Tupelo. She bought the ticket after seeing someone else do the same and was surprised to discover that she had won the $1 million prize. She initially teased her kids about winning a million dollars, only to later reveal that she had actually won the prize. This marks the first time a player in Mississippi has won a $1 million prize from the lottery.

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Warm Thursday ahead of unsettled weekend – Home – WCBI TV

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2 hours ago

May 2, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Isaac Williams – 2024-05-02 05:14:05

SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi will remain in the upper 80s on Thursday with a chance of rain. Expect filtered sun and possible showers or storms in the evening. Overnight, isolated showers are possible with lows in the middle 60s. Friday may see periods of steady to heavy rain with uncertain timing. The weekend will feature isolated rain on Saturday and scattered showers and storms on Sunday. Next week, there will be a focus on increasing heat and humidity with the potential for the first 90-degree day on Wednesday and growing storm potential later in the week.

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Mississippi State baseball tops Ole Miss to win Governor’s Cup

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9 hours ago

May 1, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Kam Dyer – 2024-05-01 22:15:16

SUMMARY: Mississippi State baseball defeated Ole Miss in the Governor's Cup with a 5-1 win, splitting the season series. Pico Kohn had a strong start for the Bulldogs, and Judd Utermark and Hunter Hines contributed offensively. Mississippi State scored four runs in the eighth inning to secure the win. Tyson Hardin closed the game in the ninth. The Bulldogs will face Alabama next, while Ole Miss will play against Auburn. Mississippi State secured their second straight Governor's Cup win and showcased a strong performance both on the mound and at the plate.

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High grocery costs have many seeking alternative options

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12 hours ago

May 1, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-05-01 19:18:06

SUMMARY: Families are turning to local farms like Native Son Farm to source produce, combating rising grocery prices. Native Son Farm provides local, certified naturally grown, chemical-free produce through community-supported agriculture programs. Eating organic, locally grown produce is budget-friendly compared to commercial stores. Cooking healthy meals doesn't have to sacrifice taste, as shown by certified nutrition coach Julie Gibens. She encourages people to check ingredients in foods they buy and offers classes on making healthy choices. Large quantities of food are cooked in bulk and frozen in small portions for convenience. Overall, the trend towards farm-to-table and healthy eating is growing.

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