Former Gov. Phil Bryant subpoenaed for USM volleyball stadium documents

Nancy New’s attorney has filed a subpoena directly on former Gov. Phil Bryant for documents related to the use of federal welfare funds to build a volleyball stadium at his alma mater, University of Southern Mississippi — information the state has appeared intent on concealing.

Gov. Phil Bryant directed $1.1 million welfare payment to Brett Favre, defendant says

Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant instructed his wife’s friend — whose nonprofit was receiving millions in subgrants from the welfare department he oversaw — to pay NFL legend Brett Favre $1.1 million, according to a new court filing.

Governing by text: Phil Bryant’s hidden hand picked welfare winners

The tidal wave of alleged misspending identified by auditors at the Mississippi Department of Human Services was not confined to the headline-grabbing payments for publicity events with famous athletes, inspirational talks from a former pro-wrestler and construction of a new volleyball stadium.

'My Governor is counting on me': Disgraced welfare director bowed to Phil Bryant's wishes

Phil Bryant had found his yes man.