All students safe as lockdown continues at Opelika High School after threat made
Update (12:35pm on 4/7): The lockdown for Opelika High School has been lifted. OPD will remain on scene for the remainder of the school day to monitor the situation and ensure safety. We will continue to update you when information becomes available.
Original story: Opelika High School is currently on a lockdown after the school received, what police are calling, “a threatening phone call. The school has taken measures for the lockdown and all students are safe.
Opelika Police is currently on scene. Police say, “more information will be released as it becomes available.”
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