Published: September 22, 2021


EARLY TUESDAY, ADMINISTRATORS WITH THE MUSCLE SHOALS MIDDLE SCHOOL ALONG WITH THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER WERE MADE AWARE OF A NOTEBOOK ENTRY THAT CAUSED CONCERN. ACCORDING TO A PRESS RELEASE, OFFICERS WITH THE MUSCLE SHOALS POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED IMMEDIATELY AND BEGAN WORKING WITH SCHOOL OFFICIALS. AT APPROXIMATELY 6:17 PM A STUDENT WAS ARRESTED FOR MAKING A TERRORIST THREAT. THE JUVENILE WAS TURNED OVER THE JUVENILE AUTHORITIES. THE INCIDENT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED AND IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THERE IS NO CREDIBLE EVIDENCE OF AN ACTIVE THREAT TO THE STUDENTS OR STAFF.