x
Breaking News
More () »

Lavaca man wins big after buying his usual: cigars and lottery tickets

Desern and his wife plan to get a few necessities with the money, including a collar for their cat and a "bacon cheeseburger with fries!"

LAVACA, Ark. — Charles Desern, a man from Lavaca, is walking into the spring season with a little extra pep in his step after winning over $10,000 from a lottery ticket purchased at an E-Z Mart on West Main Street.

According to a statement from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL), Desern showed up at the gas station to get his usual "three and one" (three cigars and a lottery ticket). 

Desern reportedly didn't realize exactly how much he won until a few seconds after looking at the ticket when it "dawned on him" and he "thanked the lord he let me win this time."

Desern and his wife plan to get a few necessities with the money, including a collar for their cat and a "bacon cheeseburger with fries!" But beyond that, they're planning to save the rest.

Watch 5NEWS on YouTube.

Download the 5NEWS app on your smartphone:

Stream 5NEWS 24/7 on the 5+ app: How to watch the 5+ app on your streaming device

To report a typo or grammatical error, please email KFSMDigitalTeam@tegna.com and detail which story you're referring to.

Before You Leave, Check This Out