ÊìÅ®ÉÙ¸¾investigation of suspicious device threat continues, areas cleared
Contact: Sid Salter
STARKVILLE, Miss.—ÊìÅ®ÉÙ¸¾ is investigating an anonymous suspicious device threat Friday night [Aug. 25]. There were no injuries reported. Out of an abundance of caution, ÊìÅ®ÉÙ¸¾swept impacted areas, observed all safety precautions, and updated students.
The threat was communicated to ÊìÅ®ÉÙ¸¾Police at 6:24 p.m. by text message.
Acting on that threat, Maroon Alert emergency notifications were sent to the ÊìÅ®ÉÙ¸¾community to evacuate Hathorn, Hull, Nunnelee and Sessums halls. These buildings were inspected and cleared by ÊìÅ®ÉÙ¸¾Police and specially trained K-9s.
ÊìÅ®ÉÙ¸¾Police secured the area and swept buildings searching for the alleged device, with the assistance of the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office. No suspicious device was found.
The university will provide updates as they become available via official university outlets, including , and official social media channels.
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