��鶹AV investigation of suspicious device threat continues, areas cleared

An ��鶹AV Police officer and specially trained K-9. — ��鶹AV Police Sgt. Nick Coe and specially trained K-9 Bessi sweep areas impacted by the recent threat. No suspicious devices were found. (Photo by Allison Matthews)

STARKVILLE, Miss.—��鶹AV is investigating an anonymous suspicious device threat Friday night [Aug. 25]. There were no injuries reported. Out of an abundance of caution, ��鶹AV swept impacted areas, observed all safety precautions, and updated students.

The threat was communicated to ��鶹AV Police at 6:24 p.m. by text message.

Acting on that threat, Maroon Alert emergency notifications were sent to the ��鶹AV community to evacuate Hathorn, Hull, Nunnelee and Sessums halls. These buildings were inspected and cleared by ��鶹AV Police and specially trained K-9s.

��鶹AV 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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