�� investigation of suspicious device threat continues, areas cleared

An �� Police officer and specially trained K-9. — �� 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.—�� is investigating an anonymous suspicious device threat Friday night [Aug. 25]. There were no injuries reported. Out of an abundance of caution, �� swept impacted areas, observed all safety precautions, and updated students.

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

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

�� 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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