Soft lockdown at Russell County High School lifted after ‘potential situation’ reported
Students and faculty at Russell County High School were placed on a soft lockdown after administrators say they were made aware of a potential situation on campus.
While the lockdown was ongoing, administrators notified Russell County Sheriff’s Office and deputies began searching the campus. The campus was cleared and a person of interest was taken into custody, according to two emails from the principal of the high school.
The soft lockdown has since been lifted.
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