Vacherie Man Wins $2 Million Lottery

According to the Louisiana Lottery’s website, Vacherie resident Jhirmar Washington became Louisiana’s newest millionaire after winning $2 million during October 7th’s Powerball drawing.

Though he is a frequent Louisiana Lottery Powerball player, Washington said he almost skipped buying a ticket for Saturday’s drawing until fate stepped in when his cousin said she was hungry. “We went to Taylor’s (Express) to get her something to eat and left with pizza and a Powerball ticket.”

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