Update: 11:42 am

Student is in custody and the soft lock down has been lifted.

 

Parents in the White Hall School District have been notified that the high school is on a “soft lockdown” after a student reportedly mentioned a gun on social media. Hall

According to text messages and social media posts, the school administration reported that the student has been removed from campus and law enforcement is involved.

It went on to say that the White Hall School District “will take the appropriate action to deal seriously with this situation.”

It said the administration and White Hall Police are closely monitoring the high school and said the district will keep parents updated on the situation.