Roy Cockrum, Man Under Religious Vow Of Poverty, Wins $259,800,000 Powerball Jackpot

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) ? A man with a winning $259 million Powerball ticket claimed what officials are calling the largest jackpot ever won in Tennessee, and says he plans to use most of the money to support the performing arts.

Roy Cockrum of Knoxville appeared Thursday at the Tennessee Lottery headquarters in Nashville to claim the prize. He plans to accept a lump sum payment of $115 million.

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