Complaint filed with AG against group supporting sale of OCH

A formal complaint has been filed with the Mississippi Attorney General’s office against a group in favor of selling OCH Regional Medical Center.

Friends of OCH member Libba Andrews confirmed at least one member of the group has filed a complaint against the group Nothing but the Facts concerning the group’s failure to register as a political action group or disclose its fundraising efforts to the Oktibbeha County Circuit Clerk.

The pro-sale group recently emerged using signs and radio advertising to spread its message to the residents in Oktibbeha County.

Nothing But The Facts USA, LLC, is organized by Carol Stern from Ridgeland, Mississippi.

Andrews would not reveal who submitted the complaint, but confirmed someone had filed.

Andrews said other members are gathering material to submit a complaint as well.

Other members of the Friends of OCH group - at a meeting on Sunday at the Sportsplex - would not confirm the complaint was filed to the Mississippi Attorney General’s office. 50 Cents

Andrews said the complaint was filed because Friends of OCH is operating within the parameters of the law, while the group Nothing but the Facts is not.

According to Mississippi Code, Section 23-15-807, the taking or spending of money in excess of $200 in the aggregate related to a balloted measure must be reported within

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