Mississippi
‘We could possibly turn Mississippi blue’: Black women in MS rally around Kamala Harris
“I see her as someone different.”
Kamala Harris speaks at AKA convention in Dallas
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on Wednesday.
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With just over 100 days until the 2024 Presidential Election, Kamala Harris took over President Joe Biden’s place as the expected Democratic candidate after the sitting President dropped out of the race Sunday, July 21.
If elected, Harris would not only become the first woman to serve as United States President, but also the first Black woman and South Asian woman in the role.
Black women throughout Mississippi have rallied around Harris since her Sunday announcement to run. Both political figures and community members feel Harris would much better represent their rights over Republican Candidate and former president Donald Trump.
Some Democrats hope Harris is the key in securing Black voters and women voters, two groups that showed dwindling support for Biden’s campaign during its final weeks.
Harris’ campaign has already kicked it into high gear in regard to securing womens’ votes. On Tuesday, the “KamalaHQ” Instagram account posted a video showing pictures of Harris and Trump overlaid with lyrics from artist Chappell Roan’s song “femininomenon.”
Harris has been vocal about her support of abortion rights, another key issue that may persuade women to cast their ballots in November.
On Sunday evening, 44,000 Black women throughout the nation joined a Zoom call hosted by the collective “Win With Black Women.” The call exceeded expectations and raised $1.6 million for Harris’ campaign in under four hours.
Hattiesburg City Council Member Deborah Delgado was one of the women on that Zoom call. Delgado said she supports Harris for one simple reason: she’s qualified.
“(Harris) has a record of supporting issues that are of concern to me as a Black woman and as an elected official,” Delgado said. “A lot of times, government makes decisions or puts policies in place that are not always in the best interest of the people that we’re supposed to represent. I see her as somebody different.”
Mississippi in recent presidential elections leans red. While unlikely to tip the scale blue, Delgado said it’s still important to vote.
“Every election is important,” Delgado said. “It’s not just the people at the top of the ticket, but certainly as a Black woman, I’m mostly motivated by her being at the top of the ticket. I know if we have someone with her capabilities at the top of the government of this country, that we’re going to be better and things are going to change in a big way.”
Delgado said she hopes the next few months leading up to November include a robust campaign from Harris.
“I hope that people who have historically not been excited about voting get the excitement that we need, that we just create a movement that’s going to make us victorious in November,” Delgado said.
Mississippi Dist. 69, State Rep. Tamarra Bulter-Washington, D, shared similar sentiments about Harris’ long resume as district attorney and a former U.S. Senator from California.
Butler-Washington added another crucial trait in Harris’ campaign: “She’s relatable.”
“I truly believe that she will be fighting for the people, and not just certain people, but all citizens of the United States,” said Butler-Washington, who was eating in a restaurant in Chicago on Sunday when her husband looked at his phone and told her Biden had endorsed Harris. She said she was “elated” to hear the news.
“That spoke volumes because that means that the president himself, our current sitting president, believes in her and believes she can run this country and believes she can do it right,” Butler-Washington said.
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus held a town hall meeting in Jackson Monday evening. Butler-Washington attended after flying back from Chicago earlier that day. During that meeting, the Caucus officially endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee.
“We had people of all ages that were there,” Butler-Washington said. “I heard the excitement in their voices … I’ve heard more people talk about a push to mobilize not just African Americans to get out and vote, but everyone to get out and vote in this election. It is imperative that we vote.”
Cassandra Welchlin serves as executive director of the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable. While the Jackson-based organization is non-partisan and does not endorse specific candidates, Welchlin did emphasize the general need for representation.
“Our efforts ensure that Black women have a voice at the policy tables that impact our kitchen tables,” Welchlin said. “Representation matters.”
The buzz of Harris’ campaign has been evident in the local Jackson community, Butler-Washington said. She said most of the chatter has been positive and bursting with excitement.
When asked why voting for Harris is important even in a red state like Mississippi, Butler-Washington said, “We could possibly turn Mississippi blue.”
“We have come so far in regards to all economic inequalities — health care, criminal justice reform, and on women’s health issues,” Butler-Washington said.
Along with securing votes with Black voters and women voters, Harris has aimed her campaign toward Generation Z.
Washington said that demographic is crucial. When discussing Project 2025, she predicted Gen Z won’t accept similar projects “as easily as maybe our parents did or our grandparents.”
“(Young voters) have a voice, and they want to be able to project their voice,” Butler-Washington said. “They want to be able to participate with this process.”
Harris could potentially bring representation to groups historically marginalized within the White House: women and people of color.
“As an African American woman in the Mississippi Legislature, my support undoubtedly is for our Vice President Kamala Harris as the candidate for our upcoming presidential election,” Butler-Washington said. “I am proud to see that we as women are making strides in politics, that we are making all women — Black, white, Asian, Latino — we’re all making strides in politics.”
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 June 20, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from June 20 drawing
06-14-22-23-29
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 20 drawing
Midday: 3-3-4, FB: 7
Evening: 9-7-3, FB: 5
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 20 drawing
Midday: 0-2-5-1, FB: 7
Evening: 7-1-0-9, FB: 5
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 20 drawing
Midday: 02
Evening: 13
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).
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.
Mississippi
Eight tornadoes confirmed in Louisiana and Mississippi from Post-Tropical Cyclone Arthur storms
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The National Weather Service has confirmed eight tornadoes touched down across Louisiana and Mississippi on June 18th, 2026, with damage surveys revealing significant impacts to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
The survey work continues on several areas, including Eden Isle, where meteorologists are analyzing whether additional weak tornadoes occurred within widespread wind damage.
The NWS has asked for patience as crews complete their analysis, with the next update expected Monday, June 22.
A busy morning of severe weather
The tornado activity began early Thursday morning around 2:49 a.m. and continued through the morning hours, with the last confirmed tornado occurring around 8:12 a.m.
The storms primarily impacted the greater New Orleans area, including parts of Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, and St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana, as well as Hancock and Harrison counties in Mississippi.
The damage: eight confirmed tornadoes
Houma area hit hardest
Four of the eight confirmed tornadoes touched down in the Houma area, with a fourth nearby.
The most significant damage in Houma came from an EF-1 tornado that tracked through the city around 3:47 a.m., producing winds up to 95 mph.
This tornado damaged the Lynn Park Shopping Center, where nearly every window was damaged, and interior walls partially collapsed. Four homes sustained partial to significant roof loss, and one home had an exterior wall collapse.
Another EF-1 tornado in the same area tossed a truck 30 feet and caused significant damage. Multiple trees were snapped and uprooted, with several homes sustaining partial roof loss, and at least one carport collapsed.
An EF-1 tornado causes significant roof damage to two homes on Crozier Drive, and at least one exterior wall collapsed on each.
An EF-0 tornado also impacted the McCord area of Houma, damaging trees, several homes, and electrical poles.
Long-track tornado from St. Tammany Parish to Mississippi
The most significant tornado of the day was an EF-1 that traveled 12.42 miles from Treasure Isle in St. Tammany Parish to rural Hancock County, Mississippi. With maximum winds of 105 mph and a width of up to 300 yards, this tornado caused extensive damage across its path.
The tornado flipped a large boat near Treasure Isle and progressed northeast, removing shingles from homes and snapping trees along Bluegill Drive.
As it moved into Avery Estates, the tornado grew in size and strengthened, uprooting numerous trees along U.S. Highway 190 and damaging several outbuildings. A manufactured home had most of its roof removed and was shifted significantly off its foundation.
The tornado maintained strength as it moved over the Pearl River Basin before weakening as it approached Hancock County, where ground survey teams documented widespread tree damage on rural roads.
Additional tornadoes
An EF-1 tornado tracked 7.26 miles from Bridge City through New Orleans to the University of New Orleans area around 5:43 a.m., producing winds up to 95 mph. Damage was primarily tree damage and minor building damage across the city.
A brief EF-1 tornado touched down north of Highway 90 in Avondale, injuring two people. The tornado tracked northeast with home damage and snapped tree branches. One home sustained damage when another mobile home rolled into it. The wind speeds were estimated to be 90 mph.
An EF-1 tornado also tracked across Hancock and Harrison counties in Mississippi, with widespread tree damage, including several large trees uprooted and snapped. Minor damage occurred to several properties along the 6.38-mile path.
No Fatalities Reported
Despite the significant damage from eight tornadoes, no fatalities were reported. However, two injuries were reported in the Avondale area.
All information in this report is preliminary and subject to change pending final review and publication in NWS Storm Data.
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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 June 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from June 19 drawing
07-10-13-22-31
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 19 drawing
Midday: 1-4-2, FB: 5
Evening: 5-5-4, FB: 9
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 19 drawing
Midday: 2-3-2-8, FB: 5
Evening: 9-2-8-4, FB: 9
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 19 drawing
Midday: 05
Evening: 04
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Story continues below gallery.
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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