Patterson admits Peters was hired to influence DeLaughter
After the break for lunch at 11:45 p.m., former state auditor Stephen Patterson took the stand. He recounted that it was his idea to pay retired Hinds County prosecutor Ed Peters $50,000 to influence his long-time friend, Judge DeLaughter. Patterson said Scruggs was never a part of any meetings he had with Peters and his attorney Joey Langston or Tim Balducci, Langston’s then-law partner. Patterson said he felt the call to Sen. Trent Lott by Scruggs was unnecessary. “Why buy the cow when you have the milk?” he stated in court. “Everyone knew (DeLaughter) wanted a federal judge seat already.”
Ed Peters was called as a witness for Scruggs, however, due to his advanced age and hearing loss, both sides agreed to allow his previous FBI testimony and grand jury testimony be allowed to be submitted to the court.
Langston is expected to take the stand when court convenes at 9 a.m. Tuesday. (March 26, 2012)
OM’s Andy Kennedy says he’s staying
Ole Miss men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy issued a statement to the media Sunday afternoon stating that reports saying he was offered the head coaching position at UAB were false. (more…) (March 25, 2012)
Ole Miss-Alabama Game 3 Blog
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Today is the final matchup of a three-game series between the No. 17 Ole Miss Rebels and Alabama Crimson Tide here at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. (more…) (March 25, 2012)
Alabama rallies to post 3-2 win over Rebels
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — After winning the first game of a three-game series against Alabama, the No. 17 Ole Miss Rebels lost a heartbreaker, 3-2, to the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday afternoon at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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Bjork hire looks like a grand slam
The decision to wait and write a column about Ole Miss’ new AD hire turned out to be a good one on my part. (more…) (March 23, 2012, Page 6A)
Former Miami AD weighs in on Bjork hire
BLOG — Newly hired Ole Miss Athletics Director Ross Bjork has literally gone from coast-to-coast the past decade to improve his resume and prepare for his newest assignment here in Oxford. (more…) (March 22, 2012)
AD search may be coming to a close
BLOG: According to various reports Ole Miss has found its next athletics director.
The Bowling Green Daily News is reporting that current Western Kentucky Athletics Director Ross Bjork will be named Pete Boone‘s successor. (more…) (March 20, 2012)
Auburn rallies to nip No. 12 Rebels, take series
BLOG: Having spit the first two games of the three-game set, No. 12 Ole Miss and Auburn head into today’s finale looking to claim the series.
First pitch at Oxford-University Stadium is set for 1:30 p.m. (more…) (March 18, 2012)
No. 12 Rebels nip Auburn
BLOG: The No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels open their Southeastern Conference today with the Auburn Tigers.
First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. at Oxford-University Stadium. (more…) (March 16, 2012)
Johnson discusses coaching search
BLOG: The search for Ole Miss’ next women’s basketball coach is in week two and Ole Miss Executive Associate A.D./Senior Woman Administrator Lynnette Johnson said she doesn’t expect the process to be completed in the near future. (more…) (March 14, 2012)
