Posts tagged Zach New

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.

News, Mississippi NewsJerry MitchellJuly 16, 2022Phil Bryant, Gov Bryant, low-income, welfare funds, TANF, Nancy New, Zach New, embezzlement, arrested, rehab, Brett Favre, civil suit, MDHS, Mississippi Community Education Center, Prevacus

Family first: Gov. Phil Bryant turned to welfare officials to rescue troubled nephew

Noah McRae was the kind of kid who, if you said the sky is blue, would argue it is red until he was ready to fight.

News, Mississippi NewsJerry MitchellApril 18, 2022Phil Bryant, Gov Bryant, low-income, welfare funds, TANF, poverty, Noah McRae, great-nephew, Nancy New, Zach New, embezzlement, arrested, New Summit School, burglary, Families first, rehab