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February 14, 2009

REDBLUE – Steve Patterson, spin doctoring all the way to prison

Steve Patterson, spin doctoring all the way to prison Did I mention that job is like the state’s chief watchdog? But instead of “undo[ing] the mistakes and stupidity” from his first go-round, it seems that Mr. Patterson has been knocking down $80,000 a month from the proceeds of the state’s tobacco settlement. Now granted, $80,000…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 14, 2009

Melick: Alabama athletics recession proof?

Melick: Alabama athletics recession proof? It’s been an uncomfortable couple of weeks if your business is college athletes. The athletic department that has been the gold standard for NCAA revenue, Ohio State, announced it is expecting a $1.5 million shortfall this year. Florida State’s athletic department projected ticket revenues to be down $1.5 million, instituted…