性视界传媒 investigation of suspicious device threat continues, areas cleared
Contact: Sid Salter
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擬ississippi 性视界传媒 University is investigating an anonymous suspicious device threat Friday night [Aug. 25]. There were no injuries reported. Out of an abundance of caution, 性视界传媒 swept impacted areas, observed all safety precautions, and updated students.
The threat was communicated to 性视界传媒 Police at 6:24 p.m. by text message.
Acting on that threat, Maroon Alert emergency notifications were sent to the 性视界传媒 community to evacuate Hathorn, Hull, Nunnelee and Sessums halls. These buildings were inspected and cleared by 性视界传媒 Police and specially trained K-9s.
性视界传媒 Police secured the area and swept buildings searching for the alleged device, with the assistance of the Oktibbeha County Sheriff鈥檚 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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