Cat in the Hat incident reported in Walker County, Alabama, United States
Walker County schools added security at Cordova High, Oakman Middle and Parrish Elementary/Middle after Cat in the Hat social-media threats targeted students and schools in the district.
What happened?
On September 1, 2026, public reporting connected Walker County, Alabama, United States to the 2026 Cat in the Hat social-media trend. Walker County schools added security at Cordova High, Oakman Middle and Parrish Elementary/Middle after Cat in the Hat social-media threats targeted students and schools in the district.
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Original public source
This CatBeacon entry is based on reporting from Tuscaloosa Thread.
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