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Flowood, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Flowood! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How and where Flowood players can cash in winning lottery tickets

Also on today's calendar: Rankin County MS Chapter Banquet and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for Oct. 2, 2026 (clarionledger.com) — If you bought Mississippi Lottery tickets, here are the Oct. 2 winning numbers and how to claim prizes, including where to go in Flowood. Smaller prizes can be redeemed at retailers, but larger winnings must be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters on River Oaks Drive within 180 days, with proper ID and paperwork.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • TJX posted a job opening for Retail Morning Cleaning Associate in Flowood. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Flowood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flowood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pearl

  • Toys ‘R' Us to open at The Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl on Oct. 5, 2026 (tippahnews.com)
  • Anonymous tip leads to Mississippi arrest of Texas fugitive in child exploitation case (magnoliastatelive.com)
  • EXCLUSIVE: Acquitted ex-Capitol Police officer says trial led him into the ministry, back to badge (darkhorsepressnow.com)

Brandon

  • This Affordable Mississippi Drive-Thru Safari Starts With An Ostrich At The Gate And Zebras At Your Window (takingthekids.com)
  • Tri-County Academy's Landon Patridge named Week 6 Student-Athlete of the Week (wlbt.com)

Ok Flowood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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