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Oldest Mississippi businesses. These institutions have survived at least a century
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There is a difference between surviving and standing the test of time.
As the United States celebrates its semi quincentennial with USA 250 celebrations, a select group of Mississippi institutions are marking a level of endurance that rivals the nation’s own.
Long before modern supply chain stores, digital storefronts and multinational corporations reshaped the Deep South, these local enterprises were already laying the groundwork for the state’s economy.
Through economic depressions, global conflicts and technological shifts, these century-old businesses didn’t just stay afloat, they have become the foundations of the state’s commercial history.
At the top of this historic corporate register stands the state’s primary news institution, which has witnessed and recorded every major milestone in Mississippi’s development.
Leading an elite tier of businesses that have crossed the 100-year threshold, the following entities showcase a deep-seated commitment to localized service, community trust and multi-generational adaptability.
Some entities such as Mississippi Christian, formerly Mississippi College, are even 200 years old, but while higher ed is very much run as a business, colleges and universities are generally not for-profit businesses in a traditional context. Same for churches, where Woodville Baptist Church dates to 1809.
Some really old institutions did not survive. King’s Tavern in Natchez opened in 1789, before Mississippi statehood. But it has had periods where it closed its doors, and now gives occasional ghost tours. Jefferson College was the state’s first institution of higher learning, chartered in 1802, and the site of the state’s first constitution. Its doors closed in 1964.
Hattiesburg’s Coney Island Cafe made it more than a century but closed its doors in 2025.
Following is a list of some of the Mississippi for-profit businesses that are still active at more than a century old, including this publication.
The Clarion Ledger (1837)
Often recognized as the oldest continuously operating major business in Mississippi, The Clarion Ledger stands at the top of the state’s media and corporate landscape. The Clarion Ledger traces its immediate origins to 1837, when it was founded as the Eastern Clarion in the community of Paulding in Jasper County.
Born in an era when the state’s interior was largely undeveloped, the newspaper quickly became an indispensable source of information for early residents, proving from its inception an innate ability to weather shifting political and social tides.
Following an initial sale, the operation moved to Meridian where it weathered the disruptions of the Civil War. In 1865, the newspaper relocated to the capital city of Jackson, merging with The Standard to become simply The Clarion.
By 1885, the publication’s offices stood on a newspaper row on Capitol Street in Downtown Jackson, competing with the now-defunct Mississippian and the State Ledger.
The transformation of the Clarion Ledger identity came in 1888, when The Clarion merged with its chief local competitor, the State Ledger, forming the Daily Clarion-Ledger. By 1890, the publication established an uninterrupted daily printing schedule that would endure for generations. Maintaining continuous publication since 1890, the state’s largest newspaper evolved from a frontier political sheet into a statewide daily.
The Clarion Ledger, which dropped the dash in its banner in the last few years, has been honored with numerous awards for its journalism, including the Pulitzer Prize. Today, it has the state’s largest digital audience and is a part of USA TODAY Co., the nation’s largest publisher.
While the Clarion Ledger is the oldest daily newspaper, it is not the state’s oldest publication. That honor goes to the Woodville Republican, which is a weekly newspaper in Wilkinson County first published in 1824. But the Republican served for parts of seven years as a political party tool shortly after the Civil War. By 1876, it returned to a more traditional journalism business.
Neilson’s Department Store (1839)
Just two years after the Eastern Clarion printed its inaugural edition, another foundational piece of Mississippi’s retail legacy emerged further north, embarking on its own journey to stand the test of time. Founded in 1839 on the historic square in Oxford, Neilson’s Department Store holds the distinction of being the oldest retail store in the American South.
Its founder, William Smith Neilson, migrated to Lafayette County in 1838 and established a rudimentary log cabin trading post to serve the newly arriving citizens of Oxford and the nearby university community. In those early frontier days, Neilson’s operated as a comprehensive general store, supplying residents with everything from basic dry groceries to manufactured hardware goods.
The store’s ultimate test of resilience came in 1864, when Union forces set fire to the Oxford Square, destroying nearly every local landmark and commercial structure. Neilson, however, possessed the financial foresight and grit that defines a time-tested enterprise; he converted his liquid capital into gold bullion, which he buried securely beneath the soil before the troops arrived. The hidden reserve allowed the business to rebuild immediately after the conflict, opening a permanent brick structure on the Oxford Square by 1866.
By the turn of the 20th century, the enterprise shifted its focus from raw provisions to high-quality clothing and specialty goods. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Neilson’s remains an operational anchor of the Oxford Square, demonstrating how localized retail can withstand the aggressive rise of modern e-commerce through an unbreakable bond with its customer base.
Simmons-Wright Company Store (1884)
Simmons‑Wright Company store in Kewanee is the oldest, continuously operating general store in Mississippi. It was founded in 1884 by William Simmons and Tom Wright, according to information from its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
The first location, a wood building, burned in 1926. It was rebuilt out of brick the same year and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home (1894)
W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home in Vicksburg stands as a monument to cultural resilience, holding the title of Mississippi’s oldest Black-owned business.
The business was established by William Henry Jefferson, the state’s first licensed Black funeral director, alongside his wife, Lucy C. Jefferson. Operating during the height of the Jim Crow era, the Jeffersons provided essential, dignified care to a community systematically underserved by mainstream institutions.
The business survived decades of strict segregation, the economic devastation of the Great Depression and major Mississippi River floods by establishing deep roots within local civic and religious networks. Passing through successive generations of the Jefferson family, the firm has maintained its original location and mission for more than 130 years, proving that genuine corporate longevity is forged through service to people and a resolve to stand firm through societal shifts.
Laurel Machine & Foundry Company (1904)
As Mississippi transitioned into the industrial era at the turn of the 20th century, the demand for heavy manufacturing sparked new enterprises, few of which possessed the longevity to survive the economic transformations of the next hundred years. Established in 1904 in Jones County, the Laurel Machine & Foundry Company quickly became a vital engine for the state’s booming timber, oil and manufacturing sectors.
Specializing in manual machining, structural fabrication and iron casting, the company provided the literal hardware that built the infrastructure of South Mississippi. While countless industrial operations folded during the mid-century decline of domestic manufacturing, Laurel Machine & Foundry adapted, proving its timeless relevance.
Now operated by its fourth generation of family leadership, the company recently announced a multi-million-dollar expansion of its facility in Laurel, proving that centennial businesses can remain highly competitive in modern global supply chains by blending historic craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.
Williams Brothers General Store (1907)
In Philadelphia (Mississippi), Williams Brothers General Store represents an era when rural commerce was the literal lifeblood of the community. Opened in 1907 by brothers Amzie and Erastus Williams, the mercantile began as a modest frame building catering to local farmers, timber cutters and early residents of Neshoba County.
The enterprise carved out its enduring legacy by remaining true to its roots. Long before massive supermarkets and national big-box retailers pushed their way into rural Mississippi, Williams Brothers was already famous for its slab bacon, hoops of sharp cheddar cheese, custom-cut meats and specialized farm provisions. It served not merely as a marketplace, but as a cultural gathering spot where generations of Mississippians stopped on their way to the annual Neshoba County Fair.
Irby (1926)
As Mississippi moved deeper into the 20th century, the rapid push for electrification demanded a new kind of commercial backbone. Enter Stuart C. Irby, who in 1919 founded what would become one of the most vital industrial anchors in the state’s capital city. While Irby worked with a partner for the first seven years, Irby broke out on his own in 1926, and Irby is celebrating its 100th year in business, this year.
Starting as a modest electrical supply outfit in Jackson, the Stuart C. Irby Company quickly evolved alongside the region’s expanding power grid, transforming from a local shop into a powerhouse distributor of electrical components, utility equipment and industrial logistics solutions.
Irby’s true test of time came in its ability to scale its operations to meet the changing needs of American infrastructure without losing its foundational identity. The company survived the lean years of the Great Depression, pivoted to support critical logistics during wartime mobilization and capitalized on the post-war building boom.
Mississippi businesses over 100 years old
- Clarion-Ledger — 1837 — Jackson
- Neilson’s Department Store — 1839 — Oxford
- Natchez Democrat — 1865 — Natchez
- Weidmann’s Restaurant — Meridian — 1870
- Cadence Bank (originally City National Bank) — Tupelo — 1876
- H.D. Gibbes & Sons — Learned — c. 1880
- Simmons-Wright Company — 1884 — Kewanee
- Mechanics Bank — 1886 — Water Valley
- Citizens National Bank — 1888 — Meridian
- Sea Coast Echo — 1892 — Bay St. Louis
- Buck’s Department Store — 1892 — Bude
- The First Bank (originally First National Bank) — Hattiesburg — 1895
- The Peoples Bank — 1896 — Biloxi
- Merchants & Marine Bank — 1899 — Pascagoula
- Guaranty Bank & Trust Company — 1901 — Belzoni
- Bank of Commerce — 1905 — Greenwood
- Williams Brothers General Store — 1907 — Philadelphia
- Peoples Bank — 1908 — Mendenhall
- Jim’s Cafe — Walthall — 1909
- Planters Bank & Trust Company — 1920 — Indianola
- Mississippi Power — 1925 — Gulfport
- Stuart C. Irby Company — 1926 — Jackson
Mississippi’s oldest banks
- Cadence Bank (originally City National Bank) — Tupelo — 1876
- Citizens National Bank — Meridian — 1888
- The First Bank (originally First National Bank) — Hattiesburg — 1895
- The Peoples Bank — Biloxi — 1896
- Merchants & Marine Bank — Pascagoula — 1899
- Guaranty Bank & Trust Company — Belzoni — 1901
- Bank of Commerce — Greenwood — 1905
- Peoples Bank — Mendenhall — 1908
- Planters Bank & Trust Company — Indianola — 1920
- BankFirst Financial Services — Columbus — 1888
Mississippi’s oldest restaurants
- Weidmann’s Restaurant — Meridian — 1870
- H.D. Gibbes & Sons — Learned — 1880
- Jim’s Cafe — Walthall — 1909
- Primos Cafe — Jackson metro area — 1929
- The Mayflower Cafe — Jackson — 1935
- Doe’s Eat Place — Greenville — 1941
- Brent’s Drugs — Jackson — 1946
Mississippi’s oldest churches
- Woodville Baptist Church — Woodville — Original building built 1809
- Trinity Episcopal Church — Natchez — Congregation founded 1822; building completed 1823
- First Presbyterian Church — Natchez — Congregation organized 1828
- St. Mary Basilica — Natchez — Parish founded 1842
- First Baptist Church — Jackson — Founded 1837
- Christ Church Episcopal — Bay St. Louis — Founded 1843
- First Presbyterian Church — Jackson — Founded 1842
Mississippi’s oldest colleges and universities
- Mississippi Christian University (formerly Mississippi College) — Clinton — 1826
- University of Mississippi — Oxford — 1848
- Alcorn State University — Lorman — 1871
- Mississippi University for Women — Columbus — 1884
- University of Southern Mississippi (originally Mississippi Normal College) — Hattiesburg — 1910
- Jackson State University (originally Natchez Seminary) — Jackson — 1877
- Delta State University — Cleveland — 1924
Bonnie Bolden contributed to this story.
Ross Reily is a writer for the Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at rreily@gannett.com or 601-573-2952. You can follow him on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter @GreenOkra1.
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Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for July 4, 2026
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
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Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from July 4 drawing
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
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10 Nicest Small Towns In Mississippi
These ten small towns represent the very best of the state, providing an openness that treats every traveler like a long-lost neighbor. Tupelo Hardware Company preserves a piece of music history, Rowan Oak honors Oxford’s literary legacy, and the Walter Anderson Museum of Art celebrates Ocean Springs’ coastal creativity. It is in these intimate settings that Southern hospitality shines brightest, turning a simple weekend getaway into a personal experience that simply feels like coming home.
Pass Christian
Fondly referred to as “The Pass,” this Mississippi gem is celebrated for its rich history and resilience. Adored since 1848 for its family-friendly atmosphere and scenic beauty, Pass Christian earned the title “Queen City of the Mississippi Gulf Coast” by 1860. Though Hurricanes Camille (1969) and Katrina (2005) brought unthinkable devastation, the community rebuilt itself with an enduring love for the slow-paced coastal lifestyle that has always defined it. Located roughly an hour from Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, Louisiana, The Pass is the perfect in-between to escape the madness. Whether you’re looking to enjoy amazing local dining at spots like Shaggy’s Pass Harbor and Bacchus On The Beach, or you’re an outdoor adventurer searching for a haven for boating, fishing, water sports, and more, this coastal retreat offers a nice sanctuary.
Petal
Petal has earned its place on this list through a longstanding commitment to hospitality and safety. Consistently ranked among the safest areas in the state, the city prioritizes a secure community, making it a standout in South Mississippi. With well-maintained spots like the Robert E. Russell Sports Complex, which features baseball fields, batting cages, soccer fields, tennis courts, a skate park, and more, and the peaceful Veterans Walk of Honor, where you have the opportunity to honor and memorialize a veteran by placing a brick paver engraved with their name, the community emphasizes shared spaces and accessibility to active engagement. For those seeking a quiet, reliable destination that gives both a small-town atmosphere and access to broader regional culture, Petal offers a welcoming experience that celebrates Southern charm.
Tupelo
Tupelo, the only city in the Southern United States to be named an All-America City five times, is most known as the place where our King of Rock ‘N’ Roll took form. Elvis Presley was born in a two-room house in East Tupelo, the same area where his mother would later buy him a guitar for his 11th birthday at Tupelo Hardware Company. Just over a decade later, that $7.75 investment, plus 2% sales tax, became a gold record and maybe the best investment a mother ever made. The city’s “All Shook Up: Elvis’ Tupelo Experience” guides you through 21 significant stops, including Elvis-themed eateries, public art, and iconic places in Elvis’ journey across Tupelo. Visitors also have over 200 restaurants to choose from, not to mention the 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway, and the Tupelo Veterans Museum, which features exhibits from the Civil War, Gulf War, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the world wars.
Vicksburg
This town was famously the site of a 47-day siege during the American Civil War, in which the Union victory gave it control of the Mississippi River, an event Abraham Lincoln later called “the key to the war.” At Vicksburg National Military Park, visitors can roam 1,800 acres of battlefield land that contains restored trenches and well over a thousand monuments. Notably, Vicksburg is also home to the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum, the site of the first-ever bottling of Coca-Cola in 1894, and the McRaven Tour Home, known as one of Mississippi’s most haunted homes after it was used as a field hospital during the siege. Today, the city integrates its military history and antebellum architecture into a wholesome local culture that extends well beyond its battlefield roots. Visitors can walk along Levee Street to see the large-scale Vicksburg Riverfront Murals on the Mississippi River floodwalls or take time to kick back at one of the city’s four riverfront casinos.
Madison
Madison is a thriving community located just north of the state capital, Jackson, and is named after the fourth U.S. president, James Madison. It blends small-town warmth with abundant green space in a way beloved by many local outdoor enthusiasts. The city hosts the 70-acre Liberty Park, filled with athletic fields and passive park space; Strawberry Patch Park, which has a one-acre lake, a one-mile walking trail, playground equipment and more; and the scenic Simmons Arboretum, a 10-acre home to rustic trails through hills and wetlands, as well as the “sunken road” believed to be a part of the original Natchez Trace road system. Meanwhile, the Ross Barnett Reservoir, often called “The Rez,” is the region’s destination for boating, fishing, and waterfront sunsets. Scholaroo named Madison one of the “top 10 best cities to live in the U.S.” after comparing more than 150 cities across crime and safety, quality of life, healthcare, education, affordability, economy, opportunity, and infrastructure.
Natchez
Here you’ll find the oldest permanent European settlement on the lower Mississippi River, dating back to its founding as Fort Rosalie in 1716. Serving as the first capital of the Mississippi Territory in 1798 and as the first state capital in 1817, the city is also the namesake of the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444-mile path long used by American Indians that connects Natchez to Nashville. Today, the city is a place of Southern elegance and hospitality. The safe, walkable downtown offers a unique cultural touch that keeps your time here relaxed, while the surrounding area serves up casual Southern comfort food, fresh seafood, and international cuisine that keeps you wanting more. Local favorites include Magnolia Grill, Roux 61 Seafood & Grill, Restaurant 1818, and Pig Out Inn Barbeque.
Starkville
Starkville is full of excitement and pride, rooted in the college spirit of Mississippi State University, which has more than 23,000 students. If you’re a history buff, “Mississippi’s College Town” features several historic districts, including Overstreet School District, Greensboro Street, Nash Street, and the Cotton District, all of which offer views of various architectural styles and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
In addition to experiencing a full slate of Mississippi State athletics, sports fans can explore the area’s golf courses, tennis courts, local sports leagues, and the Mississippi Horse Park. The Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1940, is also just 20 minutes away and home to several wetland areas, four green-tree reservoirs, two major lakes, and 16 small impoundments. You can stay dry on one of the site’s five hiking trails or rent a canoe on the 1,200-acre Bluff Lake to admire wood storks, herons, cypress trees, lotus, water lilies, and possibly a swamp puppy, or alligator, as others prefer to call them.
Bay St. Louis
The bay here was explored and named in 1699 by Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville and Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, who chose the name in honor of King Louis IX of France; the town itself took shape over the following century. Today, Bay St. Louis is no longer the well-kept secret it once was for wealthy New Orleanians seeking summer retreats; instead, it is widely praised for its waterfront beauty and artistic culture, capturing the soul of the Gulf Coast. Old Town Bay St. Louis is a historic district that showcases an array of art galleries, boutique shops, and restaurants that reflect the easygoing nature of this golf cart community, while the Bay St. Louis Marina and Pier, BSL Mardi Gras Museum, Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum, and 100 Men Hall are all must-stops. However, sometimes nothing beats a peaceful stroll to see the city’s famous Angel Trees, incredible sculptures carved from oak trees that survived the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
Oxford
Oxford is another quintessential Southern college town with a deep history, respected culinary scene, and historic charm. It was originally designed to be an educational center, which came to fruition with the establishment of the University of Mississippi, better known as Ole Miss, in 1848, 11 years after the city’s founding. Though the city navigated significant turmoil during the Civil War, with most of the town burned in 1864, it rebuilt and evolved into a sophisticated hub of Southern culture. Oxford is a writer’s town, where you can visit Rowan Oak, the home of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner, and Square Books, a renowned group of four independent bookstores. Foodies will be ecstatic to learn that the city also has more than 60 restaurants, including two dining options owned by James Beard Award-winning chefs: City Grocery, which opened in 1992, and Snackbar, which opened in 2009.
Ocean Springs
If you need a reset, look no further than the Gulf-side escape of Ocean Springs, a rare spot where you feel the gears of your brain wind down as you pass beneath the canopy of moss-draped oaks and enter a community defined by progressive creative energy and calm ambiance. The town has two public beaches, Front Beach and East Beach, both popular with families as they are typically uncrowded, provide safe waters, and allow leashed dogs.
Visitors can enjoy diverse, top-rated dining downtown at spots such as Maringouin, By The Fig & The Olive, The Lady May, or Field’s Italian Ocean Springs, and immerse themselves in the legacy of a legendary American artist at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, which houses an extensive collection of nature-inspired murals, watercolors, and pottery that capture the raw essence of the Gulf Coast. For a change of pace, the Gulf Islands National Seashore offers a vast protected expanse, perfect for bird watching, coastal hiking, and wilderness discovery, in its mainland Davis Bayou Area. Whether you are coming for outdoor exploration or just to hide away from the noise, there is a weightlessness in Ocean Springs that makes the town hard to leave.
Where Mississippi Hospitality Still Lives
Regardless of whether you want an academic dive into Southern history or a simple, sun-drenched weekend of worry-free fun, these 10 towns are ready to show you how Mississippi has evolved while fiercely holding onto what makes it feel like home. Long after these roads disappear in the rearview mirror, you will likely find yourself thinking about the food, lore, conversations, and quiet views that form such a special connection for so many who pass through these welcoming Mississippi towns.
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Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for July 3, 2026
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 3, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from July 3 drawing
19-25-28-30-33
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from July 3 drawing
Midday: 6-2-7, FB: 3
Evening: 0-7-9, FB: 2
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Winning Cash 4 numbers from July 3 drawing
Midday: 4-9-7-0, FB: 3
Evening: 9-3-3-0, FB: 2
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from July 3 drawing
Midday: 05
Evening: 09
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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