Multiple Texas schools announce closures for May
TEXAS — Most public schools across Texas are expected to be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, according to multiple district academic calendars statewide.Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday in May, is a federally recognized holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service.As such, it is widely observed by school...
Multiple Illinois schools announce closures for May
ILLINOIS — Most public schools across Illinois are scheduled to be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, according to multiple district calendars and statewide guidance.Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday in May, is recognized as a legal school holiday in Illinois. State guidance and district calendars consistently identify the day as a...
Multiple Louisiana schools announce closures for May
LOUISIANA — Most public schools across Louisiana are expected to be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, according to multiple district calendars reviewed statewide.Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday in May, is a federally recognized holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service. As a result, school systems throughout Louisiana consistently...
Multiple Georgia schools announce closures for May
GEORGIA — Most public schools across Georgia are expected to be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, according to academic calendars from multiple school districts statewide.Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday in May, is a federally recognized holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service. School systems throughout Georgia consistently list...
Multiple Indiana schools announce closures for May
INDIANA — Most public schools across Indiana are scheduled to be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, according to multiple district calendars reviewed statewide.Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday in May, is a federally recognized holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service. As a result, it is widely observed by...
Multiple Tennessee schools announce closures for May
TENNESSEE — Most public schools across Tennessee are expected to be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, based on academic calendars from multiple school districts.Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday in May, is a federally recognized holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service. As a result, it is widely observed...
Multiple Virginia schools announce closures for May
VIRGINIA — Most public schools across Virginia are scheduled to be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, according to multiple district academic calendars reviewed statewide.Memorial Day, observed on the final Monday of May each year, is a federally recognized holiday honoring members of the U.S. military who died in service. As a result, it...
Multiple Florida schools announce closures for May
FLORIDA — Most public schools across Florida are expected to be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, according to typical district academic calendars.Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May each year, is a federal holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service. As a federally recognized holiday, it is widely observed...
One person injured after being struck by vehicle in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A pedestrian was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle at a busy intersection in Hattiesburg.According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, officers responded to the crash shortly after 1 p.m. at the intersection of Hardy Street and Hutchinson Avenue.Authorities said the pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.Police...
Skeletal remains found in Ohio, investigation underway
OHIO — Authorities in Preble County are investigating after human skeletal remains were discovered Tuesday night near Lewisburg.According to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified around 8:15 p.m. of remains found at a property in the 7700 block of Eaton Lewisburg Road. The remains were located inside a small building on an unoccupied property.Officials said they believe...
