JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Northwest Rankin Middle School, Richland High School, Warren Central Junior High, Betty Mae Jack Middle School, Mendenhall High School, and Terry High School all heard of possible threats this month.
After investigation, no credible threat was identified at any school except Northwest Rankin Middle School. A suspect was arrested and taken to Rankin County Juvenile Detention Facility.
In the metro area, school districts told WLBT 3 On Your Side that most of these threats come from social media. According to Tonie Crisler with the Hinds County School District, making reposts is how things can get carried away…