Prairieville Man Scores $450K Easy 5 Jackpot with Quick Pick

 Big Win in Prairieville

Atwood Miller from Prairieville hit the jackpot, winning $450,000 in the Easy 5 drawing on April 11. His ticket matched all five numbers:
05 – 17 – 22 – 25 – 37

• The jackpot had been building up since January 10
• Miller bought the lucky ticket at a Murphy USA store on Airline Highway
• After taxes, he walked away with $328,500

? Lucky Store Gets Rewarded Too

The store that sold the winning ticket scored a bonus as well:

• $4,500 payout (that’s 1% of the jackpot)

One of the cashiers, Rebecca Calloway, couldn’t hide her excitement after realizing she sold the winning ticket — even snapping a photo with the store’s “We Sold the Winning Ticket” sign.

? Celebration Mode On

Lottery officials shared their excitement, especially as the win comes during the lottery’s 35th anniversary celebrations — a perfect time for a major payout.

?? Don’t Forget This

If you play, keep these tips in mind:

• Always sign the back of your ticket right away
• You have 180 days to claim your prize

A random quick pick, a bit of luck, and boom — a six-figure payday. Not a bad day at all.