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Four in Mississippi accused of stealing nearly $100k in public assistance

By Melissa Moon Dec 12, 2025 | 9:40 AM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two women are among four DeSoto County residents indicted by a Grand Jury for allegedly defrauding the State of Mississippi out of more than $96,993.40 in public assistance funds through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other welfare programs. District Attorney Matthew Barton said Kayla Smith and Sharita Jones were arrested […]