Incident Results in Evacuation at Basketball Game Being Held at Franklin High School

The St. Mary Parish School Board said an incident occurred at Franklin Senior High during a district basketball contest between West St. Mary High School and Franklin Senior High, which resulted in the gym being evacuated.

Franklin Police Department, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office, Baldwin Police Department, Chitimacha Tribal Police, and St. Mary Parish Schools District personnel all assisted with the safe evacuation of students, fans, staff, and LHSAA officials.

The situation was swiftly contained under the direction of all assisting agencies. More information will be made available, as an investigation is ongoing.