BENTON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Benton County woman was arrested on April 23 following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS).

MDHS announced that Amanda Lauren Feathers received $18,764 in SNAP benefits by not reporting household income and composition accurately to the agency. The Benton County District Attorney secured an indictment on April 15, 2025, and Feathers later turned herself into MDHS and Benton County officials.

“This is a great example of collaboration between our investigations team, County offices, District Attorney’s, and local law enforcement,” said MDHS Inspector General Sandra Griffith.

Suspected fraud can be reported to MDHS online by submitting the MOHS Fraud Tip Form at https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/report-fraud/, calling the Fraud Tip Line at 1-(800)-299-6905, or email at fraud@mdhs.ms.gov.