Evacuation at Opelousas School Lifted After Bomb Threat

Evacuation at Opelousas school lifted after bomb threat

Officials said a threat was made by a student via the school's computer system before 11 a.m. today. Deputies with search dogs swept the school, found no threat and issued the all-clear.

Northwest High evacuated during bomb scare; nothing found

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — Northwest High School near Opelousas was evacuated on Monday while police investigated a bomb scare. Search dogs swept the school, but nothing was found.

Northwest High School under lockdown after bomb threat received through a computer

Opelousas, LA - Northwest High School is under lockdown after receiving a bomb threat.According to Major Mark Leblanc, the threat was received sometime before 11 a.m. through a computer. Several agencies are currently on scene. Students have been removed from the main buildings and a search is underway.We will continue to bring updates as they become available.