Ï㽶ֱ²¥investigation of suspicious device threat continues, areas cleared
Contact: Sid Salter
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Ï㽶ֱ²¥ is investigating an anonymous suspicious device threat Friday night [Aug. 25]. There were no injuries reported. Out of an abundance of caution, Ï㽶ֱ²¥swept impacted areas, observed all safety precautions, and updated students.
The threat was communicated to Ï㽶ֱ²¥Police at 6:24 p.m. by text message.
Acting on that threat, Maroon Alert emergency notifications were sent to the Ï㽶ֱ²¥community to evacuate Hathorn, Hull, Nunnelee and Sessums halls. These buildings were inspected and cleared by Ï㽶ֱ²¥Police and specially trained K-9s.
Ï㽶ֱ²¥Police 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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