Law enforcement increases presence at multiple schools in North Carolina following threat
NORTH CAROLINA — Additional law enforcement officers will be stationed at four Nash County schools on Wednesday after a social media threat prompted an investigation, according to Nash County Public Schools.Red Oak Elementary School, Red Oak Middle School, Northern Nash High School, and Rocky Mount High School each announced there will be an “increased law enforcement presence on campus” while...
One person injured following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — A man in his 40s was injured in a shooting early Wednesday morning at a 7-Eleven convenience store, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.Deputies were called to the scene around 3:30 a.m. at the intersection of East Colonial Drive and Magnolia Avenue. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.The victim was transported...
Multiple schools in Texas announce closures for Wednesday
TEXAS — A number of school districts across Texas have announced closures and delayed openings for Wednesday amid lingering hazardous conditions from a recent winter storm that brought snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures to parts of the state. The weather event, part of a broader North American winter storm system, has left roads slick and travel unsafe in some regions. In North Texas, several...
Multiple schools in Oklahoma announce closures for Wednesday
OKLAHOMA — A number of school districts across Oklahoma have announced closures, virtual learning days and schedule changesfor Wednesday as lingering winter weather impacts continue to make travel unsafe in many areas following a recent snow and ice event. In the Oklahoma City metro area, several large districts confirmed that classes are canceled Wednesday due to hazardous road conditions. Oklahoma City Public Schools announced that all classes, activities and athletic events...
Multiple schools in Arkansas announce closures for Wednesday
ARKANSAS — A number of school districts across Arkansas will remain closed Wednesday as hazardous road conditions and lingering effects from the recent winter storm continue to impact the state, officials said.Districts in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley confirmed that classes will be canceled for a third consecutive day due to unsafe travel conditions, icy roads and the inability to clear school grounds and bus routes,...
Multiple schools in Illinois announce closures for Wednesday
ILLINOIS — Many schools throughout southern and central Illinois are closed or holding e-learning days Wednesday as communities continue to deal with the effects of a weekend winter storm and lingering hazardous conditions. Closures and Remote Instruction:Districts in southern Illinois announced that classes will not be held in school buildings Wednesday, with many opting for e-learning or full closures: Akin Grade School — e-learning dayAnna-Jonesboro High School — e-learning dayBenton...
Multiple schools in Louisiana announce closures for Wednesday
LOUISIANA — Several school districts in Louisiana are adjusting operations for Wednesday as lingering winter weather impactscontinue to affect travel and safety across parts of the state following recent extreme cold and ice conditions. In the Shreveport area, **Caddo Parish and Bossier Parish schools and sites will be closed Wednesday due to severe winter weather and hazardous road conditions, officials said. Webster Parish Schools, DeSoto Parish Schools and Sabine Parish...
Multiple schools in Indiana announce closures for Wednesday
INDIANA — Numerous school districts across Indiana have announced closures, E-learning days and delayed starts for Wednesday as a historic winter storm continues to impact travel and safety throughout the state. In southwestern Indiana’s Gibson and Knox counties, many schools will not hold traditional in-person classes: East Gibson Schools, Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools, Loogootee Schools, North Gibson Schools, South Knox Schools, Pike County Schools, Southeast and...
Multiple schools in Mississippi announce closures for Wednesday
MISSISSIPPI — Winter Storm Fern continues to affect school schedules across Mississippi, with many school districts closed Wednesday due to dangerous road conditions, power outages and continued winter weather impacts that have lingered since the weekend. Several districts have announced that classes will not be held Wednesday as school buildings remain inaccessible or unsafe because of icy roads, storm damage and utility disruptions. According to weather...
Multiple schools in Tennessee announce closures for Wednesday
TENNESSEE — School districts across Tennessee have adjusted class schedules for Wednesday as the state continues to deal with lingering effects of a major winter storm that brought snow, ice and extremely cold temperatures.In Middle Tennessee, several school systems will remain closed Wednesday due to hazardous road conditions and ongoing safety concerns: Metro Nashville Public Schools has announced that all schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday because...
