Emergency response units, including a bomb squad, are attending to a situation at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Alcorn County, following the discovery of a "suspicious container" accompanied by a note indicating the presence of a possible explosive device. This incident was first reported in the early afternoon of Thursday, with local authorities immediately taking swift measures to assure public safety.
The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office, responding to a call received at around 1:30 p.m., shut down County Road 614 and initiated evacuations in the vicinity of the church as a precaution, as reported by WREG. Sheriff Ben Caldwell was quoted stating, "We have closed CR 614 and evacuated residents in the area of the church," as per the Daily Corinthian. The Tupelo Police Department bomb squad has also been called to the scene to investigate further.
The entire area surrounding the church remains cordoned off as the investigation continues. Residents and the general public have been advised to keep a safe distance until it has been confirmed secure. The specific nature of the container and the content of the note have not been disclosed to the public at this time.
Details surrounding the event remain scarce, and as such, authorities are urging the public to stay informed through official channels. The Alcorn County Sheriff's Office announced the evacuation and road closure on social media, a fact noted by WTVA. Officials have pledged to soon release more information as it becomes available. This is still an unfolding situation and more details will be forthcoming once to ensure the investigation has moved forward.
