Gentry Middle School evacuated after bomb threat

GENTRY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Gentry Middle School was evacuated on Friday after a bomb threat, according to a social media post from the district.

“Today, there was a Bomb threat at the Middle School. Everyone was evacuated and all necessary precautions were taken in response to this threat. Thank you to the local authorities for their swift action and to everyone who followed instructions and stayed calm,” the district said in the post.

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The district also said parents received an email with further information.

A second post from the district posted at 2:25 p.m. said an all-clear was given.

No further information was given.

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