Mississippi
WCU ranked No. 2 on the “Best Colleges in Mississippi” list
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – Community, opportunity, family; all words used to describe William Carey University.
In its annual review, Niche ranked WCU No. 2 on its “Best Colleges in Mississippi” list.
Niche used data from the United States Department of Education to rank the top four-year colleges and universities statewide.
Factors included cost, academics, campus life, dorms, dining and more.
“A lot of times, we’re separated out as a private institution only compared against private schools in Mississippi,” Carey President Dr. Ben Burnett said. “But this (Niche), lets us know where we stand among all of the universities.
“It’s really important to us to know how we stack up against everybody else.”
Niche is different from other ranking organizations because of its emphasis on current student as well as alumni opinions.
WCU students Kate Fletcher, Kendrick Davis and Kam Batty said they all have their own reasons for holding WCU high.
“The people here want to know your story, they want to know what you want to do, your career goals, your passions,” Fletcher said. “And I always say that Carey cares, truly.”
Davis agreed.
“That’s exactly what I get from coming to Carey,” said Davis. “I feel like I have a lot of opportunities to lead, a lot of opportunities to learn, and just perform, which is what I want to do.”
Batty said the school not only serves as an anchor, but as a launching pad as well.
“As I go through and start to get my bearings in a new spot, I can come back to the family that I built here at William Carey to really help me navigate through my own life,” said Batty.
Burnett said that the university is grateful for the recognition, but that it’s ready to be No. 1.
“We don’t want to be a hidden gem,” Burnett said. “We want our presence to be known.
“We’re a big part of this community, a big part of the state and I think it’s time that everybody recognizes that.”
WCU also received three national rankings in Niche’s annual review:
- No. 3 “Best Christian College in America”
- No. 9 “Best Colleges for Education in America”
- No. 30 “Best Colleges for Education in America”
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Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for April 19, 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 April 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
01-07-11-30-34
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 7-4-6, FB: 5
Evening: 3-3-0, FB: 8
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 3-4-8-9, FB: 5
Evening: 6-2-0-4, FB: 8
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 10
Evening: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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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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Mississippi
Mississippi College Baseball Wins Series vs. West Florida for First Time
Mississippi College baseball has won the series against West Florida for the first time ever
The Choctaws have been playing UWF since 2015
MC won the first two games and put on a bit of a comeback in game 3
Next: GSC at Delta St., then Conference Tournament
Mississippi
George County High School senior killed in Highway 26 crash, MHP says
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — A George County High School senior is dead after an SUV hit him while bicycling on Highway 26 Friday night.
Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) officials said at 8:15 p.m. the MHP responded to a fatal crash on Highway 26 in George County.
Those officials said a Ford SUV traveling west on Highway 26 collided with 18-year-old Tyree Bradley of McLain, Mississippi, who was bicycling.
Bradley was fatally injured and died at the scene, MHP officials said.
The crash remains under investigation by the MHP.
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