Multiple schools in Illinois announce closures for Monday
ILLINOIS — Hazardous winter conditions — including heavy snow, extreme cold and icy roads — have led to numerous school closures, e-learning days and modified schedules across parts of Illinois for Monday, January 26, 2026, as administrators respond to dangerous travel conditions and severe wind chills. In central Illinois, several districts will not hold in-person classes Monday. Peoria Public Schools announced a full closure...
Schools across Tennessee announce closures for Monday
TENNESSEE — A powerful winter storm that brought snow, ice and dangerously cold conditions to Tennessee over the weekend has forced widespread school closures and schedule changes for Monday, January 26, 2026 as communities cope with hazardous travel conditions and freezing temperatures. Across Middle Tennessee, multiple school systems announced that all campuses will be closed Monday and in many cases Tuesday as well because of...
Multiple schools in Alabama announce closures for Monday
ALABAMA — Dangerous winter conditions prompted by a strong winter storm system have forced numerous school closures, delays and changes in learning schedules across Alabama for Monday, January 26, 2026. State and local officials cited freezing temperatures, icy roads and hazardous travel as the reasons for the disruptions. Across central Alabama, several systems announced closures or adjustments. Alabaster City Schools and Alexander City Schools will hold...
Multiple schools in Mississippi announce closures for Monday
MISSISSIPPI — Severe winter weather that blanketed much of Mississippi with ice, freezing rain and hazardous conditions has led to widespread school closures and changes to learning schedules across the state for Monday, January 26, 2026.As of Sunday evening, almost half of the state’s public school districts had announced they will either close campuses or switch to virtual learning Monday due to...
Schools across Arkansas announce closures for Monday
ARKANSAS — Dangerous winter conditions including snow, ice and hazardous travel have prompted numerous school districts across Arkansas to cancel classes for Monday, January 26, 2026, as communities continue to cope with the effects of a powerful winter storm. Several larger districts in northwest Arkansas confirmed closures for Monday, including Springdale Public Schools, Fayetteville Public Schools, Rogers Public Schools, Gentry Schools, Fort Smith Public...
Multiple schools in Louisiana announce closures for Monday
LOUISIANA — Dangerous winter conditions from a strong cold front and storm system have led to extensive school closures and schedule changes across Louisiana for Monday, January 26, 2026. Officials cited freezing temperatures, icy roads and safety concerns as the primary reasons for shutting down in-person learning and related activities. In southeast Louisiana, major districts announced closures for Monday. NOLA Public Schools confirmed all...
Multiple schools in Oklahoma announce closures for Monday
OKLAHOMA — A sweeping winter storm brought snow, icy roads and dangerously cold conditions to much of Oklahoma, prompting school districts across the state to cancel classes and suspend activities for Monday, January 26, 2026. In the Oklahoma City area, Norman Public Schools confirmed that all classes and extracurricular activities are canceled Monday as officials continue to monitor treacherous road conditions. Mid-Del...
Multiple schools in Texas announce closures for Monday
TEXAS — Severe winter weather has forced widespread school closures across much of Texas Monday as a powerful Arctic blast brings freezing temperatures, icy roads and hazardous travel conditions.Across the state, numerous public school districts, charter schools and universities canceled classes and shut campuses for safety reasons.In Southeast Texas and the Houston area, all public school districts announced closures for...
Thousands without power across South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — More than 42,000 homes and businesses across South Carolina were without electricity as of the latest update, according to outage tracking data. A total of 42,878 customers were reported without power statewide, representing about 1.4% of the 3,061,392 customers tracked across South Carolina.The state currently ranks seventh in the nation for the total number of power...
18-year-old dead following vehicle crash in Iowa
IOWA — One person was killed and two others were injured in a late-night crash Saturday in Fairfield, authorities said.The crash occurred around 10:18 p.m. in the 2100 block of Hemlock Avenue near Cedar Creek. Investigators said 18-year-old Emmelia Miller was driving northbound on Hemlock Avenue when she lost control of her vehicle due to weather conditions. Her vehicle was then struck by another...
