Pulaski County man claims $100,000 lottery prize

A Pulaski County man won $100,000 in the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's VIP Cash Club game, lottery officials said Wednesday.

Robert Yelder of Jacksonville purchased the $5 instant ticket at the Hop In Mini Mart on 14508 Highway 107 in Jacksonville, according to a news release from the lottery. The store is eligible for a $1,000 retailer bonus for selling the winning ticket.

He said he plans to pay some bills and put the rest of the prize in savings.

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