The Independence County Sheriff’s Office posted the following on its Facebook page a few minutes past 7 a.m. today:
We received information last night on a possible threat to Batesville school. A juvenile is in custody and there is an ongoing investigation into the incident.
White River Now and Gary B. will have updates as they develop.
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