WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Lawrence County School District administrators acted swiftly Thursday morning to investigate a report of a possible weapon inside a vehicle parked on a school campus, according to a statement posted by the district.
The report came before the start of the school day on October 8, the district said. Officials stated that the situation was addressed in accordance with the school handbook and stressed that there was no immediate threat to students or staff at any time during the incident.
The statement from the district did not specify which campus was involved, whether a weapon was ultimately found, or what specific actions were taken in response. However, the district emphasized that student and staff safety remains its top priority.
“We appreciate the continued support of our parents and community members,” the district said in its statement.
No further details were immediately available.