Jackson County Public Schools Issues Statement Regarding Safety and Laurel County Shooter

The Jackson County Public School District issued the following statement regarding safety concerns as they relate to an ongoing hunt for a shooting suspect in nearby Laurel County. The District posted to their their social media account around 2:00PM on Sunday September 08, 2024:

Jackson County Schools is partnering with state and local officials to monitor the situation involving the person of interest still on the loose for the shooting. We will keep our school community updated as more information is received and a plan for tomorrow is developed. The safety of our students and staff is our primary focus and we will always put the safety of our school community first in our decision making.