From Adair County Schools Superintendent Jason Faulkner…
This is Superintendent Jason Faulkner. There will be no school in the Adair County school district today. We have had a substantiated threat reported to the school district early this morning. Our student’s safety is at the utmost importance, and we need time to investigate this matter further. I apologize for this inconvenience, and I appreciate your understanding. Thank you.
Statement from the Columbia Police Department…
As everyone locally is aware a possible threat has been shared through social media and Adair County Schools have closed for precautionary measures. The Columbia Police Department is actively investigating the matter to find where the post originated. We would like to thank Adair County School Board’s prompt coordination with law enforcement during this time to ensure the safety of students and staff.
WJRS News will continue to follow this story and provide updates when more details are known.