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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Sep 20, 2024

During his visit to Memphis on Thursday, Gov. Bill Lee addressed school safety in light of ongoing investigations into multiple threats against Midsouth schools and reaffirmed the commitment to ensuring student safety across the region. Joining him was Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins, who emphasized the importance of proactive measures and the state's significant investment in student safety, as reported by ABC 24 News. Feagins also highlighted the challenges of effective communication within the district and the need for continuous training in crisis management. She assured parents that law enforcement is actively monitoring threats and has increased police presence in schools. The report notes that five arrests and several detentions related to these threats are currently under investigation.