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Football games for 2 Midstate schools will have heightened security following vulgar remarks, threat
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kassidy Brown , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 19, 2026
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Key points The students involved have been disciplined, according to Bedford County officials. Students from Middle Tennessee are facing discipline after allegedly making vulgar remarks about two schools and threatening one of them.
Students from Middle Tennessee are facing discipline after allegedly making vulgar remarks about two schools and threatening one of them. The remarks and threat have created a security concern for upcoming football games. As a precaution, heightened security measures will be in place for these games.
The students involved have been disciplined, according to Bedford County officials. The threat was specifically made against one of the schools that will be playing against Fayetteville City Middle School.
Further details about the incidents and the disciplinary actions taken are available from the source. The increased security is intended to ensure safety for those attending and participating in the football games.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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