Lock-down lifted at schools

School officials in Crittenden County have lifted a temporary lock-down enforced this morning at the high school and middle school campus. Superintendent Dr. Rachel Yarbrough said the lock-down was a precautionary measure while school officials searched purses, lockers and backpacks. School officials were on alert because a custodian found several rounds of ammunition inside the school Thursday night while cleaning.

"There have been no threats, but we were just being very cautious," Dr. Yarbrough said.

The ammunition found was bullets for a high-caliber .223 rifle and a .32 handgun. Seven bullets were found.

During a lock-down, no one is allowed to leave or enter the building, and all students are confined to their classrooms and not allowed in the hallways. Dr. Yarbrough said the lock-down was lifted about 9:15 a.m., after a thorough search of the building. After being notified of the custodian's discovery Thursday night, Marion Police conducted a thorough search of the campus.

This morning Marion Police officers were stationed at each entrance to the schools during the lock-down.