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SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Plea Agreement in Benton County

A Benton County, MS, resident who was charged with welfare fraud has entered into a plea agreement following an investigation by the Mississippi Department of Human Services Investigation Division. MDHS…

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SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Plea Agreement in Oktibbeha County

An Oktibbeha County, MS, resident who was charged with program fraud has entered into a plea agreement following an investigation by the Mississippi Department of Human Services Investigation Division. MDHS…

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SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Plea Agreement in Desoto County

A Desoto County, MS, resident who was charged with welfare fraud has entered into a plea agreement following an investigation by the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) Investigation Division….

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SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Tate County

A Tate County, Miss. resident was apprehended by authorities on September 8, 2025, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service…

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SNAP recipients encouraged to protect their PIN

Over the past few weeks, the MDHS Office of Inspector General has reported an increase in reports of stolen SNAP benefits across Mississippi and specifically near the state line. Following…

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Choctaw County DHS Office to Temporarily Close for Maintenance 

Effective August 19, 2025, the Choctaw County Human Services Office will be closed by Choctaw County officials for maintenance.   The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is making every effort…

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SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Pearl River County 

A Pearl River County, Miss. resident surrendered to authorities on August 8, 2025, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service…

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SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Jones

A Jones County, Miss. resident was apprehended by authorities on July 10, 2025, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service…

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Parents currently on CCPP Waitlist are encouraged to watch for an invitation to apply

Parents interested in applying for the CCPP that are not currently on the waitlist may submit their name to be placed on the waitlist. The Mississippi Department of Human Services…

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SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Oktibbeha County

An Oktibbeha County, Miss. resident surrendered to authorities on April 24, 2025, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS)….

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