False Alarm Triggers School Lockdown | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Fort Payne High School went into lockdown Monday after a hoax call from someone claiming to be a student, armed and threatening harm—turning out to be a false alarm. Police and district officials swiftly responded, securing all schools with no real threat found. Authorities are still investigating the caller, who’s believed to be a student, while school leaders praised the quick, coordinated response and reaffirmed their commitment to student safety. Though the lockdown ended by noon, the investigation continues—highlighting how critical it is to treat every threat seriously, even when it’s…