The Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson has reopened after a bomb threat forced the building into lockdown earlier today. According to Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, the lockdown was lifted following a comprehensive search which found no explosives or suspicious equipment. Martin assured the public that there is no further threat to the Capitol or surrounding buildings.
The bomb threat resulted in a delay to state business, with the Senate originally scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. The meeting was subsequently rescheduled for 2 p.m. No additional details about the incident have been released at this time.
This bomb threat comes amidst a series of similar incidents across other state Capitol buildings. In addition to Mississippi, threats led to evacuations at the Capitol buildings in Georgia and Kentucky. However, at this time, there are no reports suggesting any connection between these incidents.
As investigations continue into the bomb threats at state Capitol buildings, authorities remain vigilant to ensure the safety of government institutions and the public.
