All clear given following evacuation of Hinds County Courthouse

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The all clear has been given for the Hinds County Circuit Courthouse and Circuit Clerk’s Office, about an hour and a half after they were evacuated due to a threat.

“Normal operations have resumed. Thanks to our local, federal and state law enforcement agencies that responded to assist,” Sheriff Tyree Jones said.

Authorities were called to the scene around 11 a.m., after receiving a call about a hazardous device in the facility…

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