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$77,663 Mississippi Match 5 jackpot hit

Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots grow to a combined $1.2 billion

One lucky lottery matched all five numbers in the Friday, March 8, Mississippi Match 5 drawing to win the jackpot worth $77,663.

The player purchased the ticket from Robin Food Mart in McComb. The jackpot for the Monday, March 11 drawing is an estimated $54,000.

Jackpot Update

The jackpot for the Mega Millions drawing Tuesday, March 12, is an estimated $735 million, with an estimated cash value of $356.7 million. The jackpot was last hit Dec. 8 and worth $394 million.

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.