Behind Closed Doors: Mediation for East Oktibbeha/Mississippi State Lawsuit to Remain Private

EAST OKTIBBEHA, Miss. – Mediation in the lawsuit between East Oktibbeha Consolidated School District and Mississippi State University will be conducted behind closed doors, barring public access to the proceedings. The decision was made by the Mississippi Supreme Court, which ruled against efforts to open the mediation to the public. The lawsuit was filed in 2018 by the school district, claiming that Mississippi State had failed to fulfill its obligations to the community. Specifically, the school district alleges that the university failed to provide adequate resources and funds to support the consolidation process. Mediation was … Read more