Desoto County News

Bomb threats at two Southaven high schools

Aug. 28 – Both Southaven high schools have received bomb threats today, according to officials, who are investigating those threat calls.

The Southaven Police Department said it received information regarding a bomb at Southaven High School about 11 a.m. today. The school was evacuated while K-9s cleared the school.

About 12:07 p.m., another threat call was made to DeSoto Central High School and that building was also evacuated and cleared by K-9s.

Local, state and federal officials are now working to identify the source of the threats.

Officials say if you have any information regarding these threats, contact local law enforcement.

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.