An unidentified man, the grandfather of a student, tried to enter Alcorn Central School early this morning without permission, school officials said.
The man was stopped by a school resource officer in the parking lot before entering the building. A struggle ensued when the man allegedly attempted to produce a firearm, prompting the officer to act quickly.
The officer subdued the individual and took him into custody. Additional law enforcement officers arrived to secure the area. Authorities believe this was an isolated incident.
The man was transported to Alcorn County Jail. Officials have not yet released details about possible charges.
Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."
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