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Roy Cockrum, 58, of Knoxville, Tennessee, presented the winning Powerball ticket to Tennessee Education Lottery officials today, matching all six numbers selected on June 11. The winning ticket was verified, and the “cash option” prize was claimed. After taxes, the take-home prize amount is $115,147,525.50. This is the largest prize ever won in Tennessee Lottery history.

Hannah Parker, a native of Knoxville and former aide to Gov. Bill Haslam, has joined Moxley Carmichael as an account executive. Before joining Moxley Carmichael, Parker most recently served in the Tennessee governor’s administration as deputy for operations. In that role, she helped managed internal communications for the governor’s staff and also provided oversight of Haslam’s schedule, travel and advance team.

Moxley Carmichael, a leading East Tennessee public relations firm, has promoted Lauren Christ to director of client services.

Maria M. Cornelius, a longtime communications professional, has joined Moxley Carmichael as a writer/editor.

Natalie Lester, an East Tennessee native and communications professional, has joined Moxley Carmichael as an account executive.