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Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Ex-NFL Star Brett Favre Still Has Not Yet Paid Back Misspent Welfare Money, Says Auditor

The Mississippi Welfare Scandal continues, as one of the biggest banes caught in the controversy. NFL great Brett Favre is found to not have yet fully paid the misspent money supposed to go to the poorest people in the poorest state in the United States.

South Blackouts: Many in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi Still Without Power as Heatwave Rages

Jun 20, 2023 10:15 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The combination of the South blackouts and the massive heatwave has caused many to suffer.

Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Ex-Nonprofit Head Pleads Guilty to Fraud Involving NFL Legend Brett Favre, Ex-WWE Wrestler

Mar 18, 2023 12:03 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The Mississippi welfare scandal is considered the biggest corruption scandal in the state's history. It involves former Republican governor Phil Bryant, NFL legend Brett Favre, and former WWE wrestler "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

Mississippi: Gov. Tate Reeves Signs Law That Bans Gender Reassignment for Minors

Mississippi Approves Bill on Gender Reassignment Ban

Feb 28, 2023 09:25 PM EST By Mary Webber

The state of Mississippi has enacted a gender reassignment ban for transgender minors after Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill imposing the prohibition.

Mississippi Man Arrested After Killing Ex-Wife, 5 Others in Series of Shootings

Feb 18, 2023 04:04 AM EST By Rick Martin

A series of shootings happened in northwestern Mississippi on Friday, resulting in the arrest of one suspect who killed six people, including his ex-wife.

Jay-Z and Yo Gotti-Funded Lawsuit Against Mississippi Prisons Dropped After Improvements Were Made

Why Did Jay-Z and Yo Gotti's Lawyers Drop Their Lawsuit Vs. a Mississippi Prison?

Jan 24, 2023 09:04 PM EST By Rick Martin

Rappers Jay-Z and Yo Gotti funded a lawsuit on behalf of prisoners in Mississippi to complain about squalid conditions in the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. However, after the lawsuit was filed and a Justice Department inquiry happened, improvements were made, and the rappers' legal counsel dropped the lawsuit.

Brett Favre Asked To Be Removed From Mississippi Welfare Corruption Lawsuit

Nov 28, 2022 10:07 PM EST By Rick Martin

NFL legend Brett Favre is in hot water following a welfare scandal where money meant to help the poorest Mississippi citizens was funneled to a volleyball court for his alma mater.

Brett Favre Net Worth 2022: Can the NFL Legend Afford to Build the Controversial $5 Million Volleyball Court With His Own Money?

Sep 28, 2022 08:18 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The Mississippi welfare scandal is dragging the name of the NFL legend Brett Favre through the mud. But the question is, can he afford to build that controversial volleyball court meant for poor Mississippians using his own money?

NFL Legend Brett Favre in Political Scandal in Mississippi for Using Welfare Funds Meant for the Poor to Build Volleyball Court

Sep 16, 2022 10:11 PM EDT By Rick Martin

NFL legend Brett Favre is in hot water as he gets caught up in a political scandal involving former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryan, welfare funds, and a volleyball stadium.

Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade Abortion Law, a Leaked Draft Opinion Shows

May 03, 2022 02:43 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that legalized abortion in the U.S., according to a leaked draft majority opinion.

Kanye West Forges Ahead With US Presidential Bid in Kentucky, Mississippi

Sep 05, 2020 01:54 AM EDT By M.G. Alison.

Kanye West is forging ahead with his U.S. presidential bid as he continues to file for his name to be placed on the ballots in Kentucky and Mississippi.

Mississippi Now Has the Worst COVID-19 Outbreak in US, Report Says

Aug 24, 2020 05:05 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

As the nation continues to fight the rampant spread of coronavirus across the states, a new state has been named with the worst COVID-19 outbreak in the country.