Shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday a call came in to Hamilton County emergency services of a “suspicious package with wires coming out of it” at Central High School at 5728 Highway 58, Harrison.
Students were evacuated from the building pending further investigation. Normal operations had resumed as of 4 p.m.
No messages have been posted on the high school’s website or Facebook page.
Later in the day, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement.
“Earlier this afternoon, HCSO personnel responded to Central High School for the report of a suspicious package,” the statement said. “As a precaution, the students were evacuated from the building. Shortly thereafter, bus riding students were released followed by the remaining students. At this time, the all clear has been given and no suspicious package was located. All activities have resumed normal operation.”