CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with Mississippi College (MC) announced a student was arrested after a bomb threat was posted on social media.

According to officials, the MC Public Safety office received reports about the post on February 24, 2025.

The MC Public Safety office contacted Clinton police, and the anonymous post was traced back to one MC student. Officials said authorities determined the threat was not credible, and there was no imminent danger to the campus.

Clinton police arrested the unidentified student on February 24. Officials said the student has been administratively removed from the university.

At MC, we take these types of threats very seriously and are committed to ensuring the safety of our students and employees.

As a reminder, MC students and employees are encouraged to report emergencies to 911 and non-emergency issues and violations to the MC Office of Public Safety at 601-925-3204 or to the Clinton Police Department at 601-924-5252. 
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