Mississippi halts November SNAP benefits amid federal shutdown; DeSoto County residents impacted
The decision affects more than 350,000 Mississippians statewide, including residents in DeSoto County.
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Operation SNAP Trap nets four in welfare fraud case
The arrests were a combined effort between agents with the Mississippi Department of Human Services, the DeSoto County District Attorney’s office, and officers with the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department’s Fugitive Division.
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Stolen SNAP benefit replacement
If your benefits are stolen on or after Aug. 14, 2023, you must report the theft within 30 days of discovering the theft.
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McRae: Find Your Unclaimed Money, Mississippi
One in 10 Mississippians have unclaimed money.
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McRae: Putting Mississippi Kids First
This new policy puts Mississippi’s kids first. – David McRae
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Former MDHS director Davis sentenced for fraud
Part of largest public fraud scheme, dating back to February 2020.
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New law firm named in MDHS TANF lawsuit
New law firm chosen in state pursuit of misspent or stolen TANF funds.
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Pandemic EBT benefits to families announced
Distribution of benefits can now begin.
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Charges, countercharges about dismissal in MDHS TANF civil suit
Many claim the dismissal has political overtones, others say new representation is needed.
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Ex-MDHS employee charged with embezzlement
“This investigation demonstrates the strengthened controls we have put in place to identify, investigate, and prosecute fraud, waste, and abuse at any level, by any individual.” – Robert G. “Bob” Anderson
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