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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
GCSC Foundation announces '2nd Chance Scholarships'
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Gulf Coast State College Foundation announced the '2nd Chance Scholarships' for students who missed the first general application period. According to a news release, the scholarship is an additional application period for GCSC students to apply for a Foundation Scholarship. Any student who has been accepted to Gulf Coast State College for the fall or spring semesters is eligible to apply. GCSC Foundation said the applicants who missed the general application cycle, or who were not offered or awarded general scholarships during the first cycle, will be given preference. The GCSC Foundation scholarships award students with up to $1,200 per year to be used to help with the cost of tuition, books, or other related fees. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2025, and applications can be submitted online by visiting here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pasadena woman wins $40K in 2nd Chance; others win millions from Scratchers
A Pasadena woman took advantage of a second shot at winning some money. State lottery officials announced Friday that Heidy Felipe recently won $40,000 through the California Lottery's 2nd Chance Bonus Draw, a promotional contest that gives players another opportunity to win after their original ticket doesn't hit the jackpot. 'When I saw the email, I couldn't believe it,' Felipe told lottery officials. 'The next day, I went to the Lottery office, where they confirmed it was real, and I was speechless.' 4 California Lottery players become millionaires from Scratchers, draw games Felipe said she used her winnings to pay off her car. 'I play often, but this was my first time winning,' she added. 'It's the best thing that's ever happened to me.' The California Lottery's 2nd Chance program is open to players of SuperLotto Plus and Fantasy 5 draw games and those with non-winning Scratchers. Tickets can be entered through a personal Lottery account online or via the California Lottery App. In addition to Felipe's win, other players have recently claimed major Scratchers prizes. Meber Hawara scored the $10 million top prize from a Super Bonus Scratchers ticket purchased at Sunrise Liquor & Market in Rancho Cucamonga. Homeless man wins $1 million on lottery scratcher Rosario Juarez De Callejas won $1 million from a $1 million Ultimate Cash ticket bought at Fresh Donuts in Inglewood. Lastly, Marco Carillo claimed a $1 million prize from a Loteria Grande Scratchers ticket purchased at Corbin Express Wash in Northridge. Their participation in the California Lottery also supports state public education funding. Ticket sales from draw games, like Powerball, Mega Millions, SuperLotto Plus and Fantasy 5, and unclaimed lottery winnings are given to California public schools. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
10 players win big in Mississippi Lottery 2nd Chance drawing
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Lottery players turned non-winning scratch-off tickets into a combined $1,025,000 win for 10 players in the 2nd Chance promotional drawing held April 9. The 2nd Chance promotional drawing included 10 eligible scratch-off games. Your odds of winning Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot have gone up: What to know The following winners will receive notification via certified mail: A Leakesville player won $200,000 from a $10 Power 10X scratch-off game purchased from Golden Nugget Casino in Biloxi. A Golden player won $200,000 from a $10 Jumbo Bucks scratch-off game purchased from Express Mart in Belmont. An Ocean Springs player won $100,000 from a $5 $100,000 Jackpot scratch-off game purchased from Bao Wow's in Ocean Springs. A Gautier player won $100,000 from a $5 Silver 7s scratch-off game purchased from Fast Mart 12 in Gautier. A Lucedale player won $100,000 from a $5 50X Cash Blitz scratch-off game purchased from Central Station in Lucedale. A Grenada player won $100,000 from a $5 Triple 777 scratch-off game purchased from Spring Mart #4109 in Grenada. A Biloxi player won $100,000 from a $5 Double Diamonds scratch-off game purchased from Polk's Crossgates Discount Drugs in Biloxi. A Plantersville player won $75,000 from a $5 Blackout Bingo scratch-off game purchased from Shannon Food Mart in Shannon. A Purvis player won $30,000 from a $3 Bingo scratch-off game purchased from Fleetway 176 in Purvis. A Biloxi player won $20,000 from a $2 20x Cash Blitz scratch-off game purchased from New Palace Casino in Biloxi. Players can continue to enter non-winning tickets at for future 2nd Chance promotional drawings. The next 2nd Chance drawing is scheduled for July 3, 2025. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Jacksonville Civic Club learns of 2nd Chance's services
JACKSONVILLE — Krychelle Smith, executive director of 2nd Chance, Inc., leads the organization's mission to provide shelter and support for victims of domestic violence across multiple counties. Speaking to the Jacksonville Exchange Club on Thursday, March 27, Smith highlighted 2nd Chance, which was founded in 1988 and serves domestic violence victims in Calhoun, Cleburne, Etowah and Talladega counties. It is one of only 15 domestic violence organizations in Alabama. Smith distributed brochures and the organization's 2024 annual report. She noted that 2nd Chance is primarily funded through federal grants. Last year, 2nd Chance received 1,018 crisis line calls and provided emergency shelter to 82 victims and their children. Additionally, 208 clients received support through counseling, rapid rehousing, and outreach case management. 'We have the emergency shelter so people seeking safety have a place to go,' Smith said. 'We provide case management to every client we help, whether they are in the shelter or receiving outreach services.' She detailed services such as safety planning, trauma-informed counseling, and financial assistance. In 2023, 157 clients received counseling, while 51 clients benefited from the rapid rehousing program, which provided more than $34,856 in direct financial assistance. Smith praised the collaborative nonprofit efforts in Calhoun County. 'We are very fortunate to have a number of nonprofits here that are committed to helping people,' she said. 'If we cannot meet a specific need, we refer clients to partner organizations throughout the community.' Despite the shelter being closed for renovations for half of last year, 2nd Chance still provided 2,609 safe bed nights. Smith emphasized the importance of maintaining a secure environment for survivors. She also addressed broader definitions of domestic violence, including elder abuse and financial exploitation. 'Elder abuse is on the rise as we have a growing aging population,' Smith said. 'Abuse can take many forms, including financial abuse, where a victim's money is taken, or technological abuse, which restricts access to resources.' With a background in community service, Smith previously served as programs director for the Calhoun County Area Chamber and Visitors Center from 2016 to 2023. In this role, she led the Leadership Calhoun County and Youth Leadership programs, founded the Matt Clonts Youth Leadership Pickleball Tournament and helped 400 high school juniors and seniors secure job-shadowing opportunities. Beyond her professional work, Smith has been actively involved in various community initiatives. She served as a board member-at-large for the Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association from 2019 to 2021, reviewed grants for the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama, and has been a dedicated member of the Jacksonville State University Alumni Engagement Committee since 2019. Smith has earned accolades for her work, which include being a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Leaders Fellow and the Community Foundation's Volunteer of the Year in 2021. She recently was nominated for the 2025 Alabama Nonprofit Employee of the Year Award. She said 2nd Chance remains committed to empowering survivors through direct assistance, advocacy, and partnerships. 'Our goal,' Smith said, 'is to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors finds safety, support, and a path toward healing.'
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mississippi Lottery to end eight scratch-off games soon
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced the official end-date for eight scratch-off games and the corresponding 2nd Chance promotional drawing date with prizes totaling more than $2.22 million. More Mississippi Lottery players win big in February Tuesday, April 1, 2025, will be the last day to purchase or sell the following games: Game #104 – $5 Lucky Break with a top prize of $100,000 Game #108 – $20 $400,000 Multiplier Mania with a top prize of $400,000 Game #122 – $20 Triple Diamond Payout with a top prize of $500,000 Game #150 – $5 Money Bag Multiplier with a top prize of $100,000 Game #151 – $20 Jackson with a top prize of $1,000,000 Game #152 – $2 Jefferson with a top prize of $20,000 Game #153 – $5 Lincoln with a top prize of $100,000 Game #155 – $1 Pocket Change with a top prize of $5,000 Players have until Monday, June 30, 2025, to redeem valid prizes for these games. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
