Former Governor Phil Bryant accused in fraud scheme
According to a new court filing, former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant instructed his wife’s friend, whose nonprofit was receiving millions from the welfare department, to pay Brett Favre…
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Mississippi sues Favre, wrestlers, over welfare misspending
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and three former pro wrestlers along with several other people and businesses to try to recover millions of…
Mississippi welfare agency ex-director faces new charges
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former Mississippi Department of Human Services director has been indicted on 20 additional felony charges tied to allegations that he participated in misusing money that was supposed to help some of…
Favre misses payment of $228K in welfare case, auditor says
FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2018, file photo, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre speaks with reporters in Jackson, Miss. Favre has repaid $600,000 in state welfare money he accepted for speeches where he didn't appear,…
Favre, state auditor start war of words on Facebook over state funds
Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre released a statement Friday morning on his verified Facebook page regarding the money owed to the state of Mississippi. Last week, State Auditor Shad White issued a demand for payment letter to Favre for…
Favre repays $600K in Mississippi welfare case, auditor says
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi auditor says retired NFL player Brett Favre has repaid the welfare money he accepted for scheduled speeches where he didn't show up. Auditor Shad White says Favre paid…
Favre, Dupree, DiBiases owe state money from welfare audit, state auditor says
The state Auditor's Office has issued demands for more than $77 million in welfare funds that were misspent, according to an audit conducted by the office. Among those who were issued demands to return funds are Hall of Fame quarterback…
Brett Favre promotes flag football for kids under 14
Former Southern Miss quarterback Brett Favre revealed a new PSA in partnership with the Concussion Legacy Foundation this morning on NBC’s Today Show. In the newest campaign,…
Mississippi says it awaits $600K repayment from Brett Favre
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Authorities say retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has yet to repay $600,000 received from the state of Mississippi for multiple speaking events where he never showed up. The former…
Brett Favre disputing auditor’s report
Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre was known to escape the pocket back in his playing days, but when it comes to his ties to the biggest welfare scandal in state history and his reputation, Favre isn’t running from…
Brett Favre to repay $1.1M for phantom speeches
After being linked to the biggest welfare scandal in state history Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre has been quick to unlink himself from $1.1 million in no-show money. According to State Auditor Shad White, the Southern Miss legend…
Brett Favre mentioned in embezzlement scheme; Faces no criminal charges
A multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme involving the Mississippi Department of Human Services is being called the biggest of its kind in state history. Perhaps the biggest NFL quarterback to emerge from this state is linked to that gross amount of…
Brett Favre on Steelers-Browns brawl: “I’ve never seen anything like it”
According to the NFL Network on Wednesday, Cleveland Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett will appeal his indefinite suspension stemming from his role in Thursday’s brawl against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Garrett ripped of Mason Rudolph’s helmet and then used it as…
Brett Favre visits the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast
The kids at the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast got a real treat today. Former Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett Favre stopped by to say hello. He spent time sharing his experience working in…
Brett Favre in Bay St. Louis at the Boys and Girls Club of America
As a former Hancock Hawk and Southern Miss Golden Eagle, Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett is no stranger to South Mississippi. Today, Favre made an appearance at the Bay St. Louis Boys and Girls Club of America and…
Brett Favre teases return to NFL
When Brett Favre talks about a return to the NFL, we listen. Only this time it has nothing to do with his seemingly never-ending retirement saga, although this would be way more interesting if it did. Instead, the USM legend…
WXXV Play of the Day: Brett Favre Finds Gold Jacket
We’re gonna go a little off the wall tonight for the WXXV Play of the Day. How about Brett Favre finding his gold jacket? Obviously he had it on yesterday for the ceremony. Back in August at his old Hancock…
Brett Favre Honored at Lambeau Field
Brett Favre was in Green Bay yesterday being honored as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His name was unveiled inside Lambeau Field at halftime.
Favre Goes from Hometown to Hall of Fame
Newly elected NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre was back on his home field today, taking a chance to catch up with high school players from his old alma mater and to honor the team where he started his football…
Brett Favre Homecoming
Brett Favre is a household name, an NFL legend and one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in the history of football. He was also born in Gulfport. Favre was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now, he’s…
Brett Favre Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
For the rest of his life, when you talk about Brett Favre you’ll have to put three little words in front of his name: Hall of Famer. Newly enshrined Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett Favre got choked up during his…
Hometown NFL Legend Makes Hall of Fame
Former NFL Quarterback Brett Favre will make the official list of big names in football history on Saturday when he is inducted into the Hall of Fame. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson visited his hometown in the Kiln where he’s very…
Brett Favre & Family Visit MGM Park
And during Sunday’s game Mississippi native and NFL legend, Brett Favre, showed off his arm, but not with a football, returning to the coast to throw the first pitch during the Shucker’s Breast Cancer Awareness day game. Brett's wife, Deanna…
Favre to Throw Out First Pitch at Shuckers Game Sunday
One man known for his arm on the football field will soon see what he can do on the baseball diamond. Soon-to-be NFL Hall of Famer and Kiln native Brett Favre will be throwing out the first pitch for the…