JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson middle school was evacuated on Thursday, September 7.

Leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) said students and staff at Chastain Middle School were evacuated while emergency officials investigated the possibility of a gas leak.

JPS officials said students and staff were moved to Grace City Church across the street while the leak was being investigated and resolved. They returned to class after the building was deemed safe.

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