Body found in North Carolina near I-77
NORTH CAROLINA — A body was discovered Wednesday night during Mecklenburg County’s annual Point-in-Time Count, county officials confirmed.According to a spokesperson for Mecklenburg County Government, a team of volunteers found a deceased person who was unhoused while conducting surveys and outreach on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. The discovery occurred in the area of Woodlawn Road and Interstate 77, where volunteers were working...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Indiana
INDIANA — One person was killed Thursday night following a crash involving a semi-truck in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Hancock County.According to the Indiana State Police Indianapolis Post, troopers were called to the scene at approximately 8:36 p.m.after receiving reports of an overturned semi. Authorities said the crash resulted in one fatality. The victim’s identity has not yet been...
One person arrested by U.S. Marshals following drug bust in Alabama
ALABAMA — U.S. Marshals Service task force officers arrested a Birmingham man on multiple drug and weapons charges following the execution of an arrest warrant earlier this week.According to authorities, task force officers with the U.S. Marshals Service executed an arrest warrant at the Birmingham residence of Christopher Needham on Jan. 20, 2026. Needham was wanted in Marshall County on charges of criminal conspiracy to commit a...
Multiple schools in Texas announce closures and dismissals for Friday
TEXAS — As a major winter storm moves into the state, school districts across Texas have announced a range of closures, early dismissals, and activity cancellations for Friday, January 23, 2026, due to hazardous winter weather conditions and forecasts calling for snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures. In the Permian Basin and West Texas, Lubbock ISD has canceled all classes and closed administrative offices for Friday....
Multiple schools in Arkansas announce closures and dismissals for Friday
ARKANSAS — With a significant winter storm expected to impact much of the state beginning Friday, January 23, 2026, several school districts and educational institutions across Arkansas are altering schedules, closing schools, or preparing for hazardous conditions. A state of emergency has been declared by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders in anticipation of heavy snow, sleet, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures expected through the weekend. As...
Multiple schools across Oklahoma announce closures and dismissals for Friday
OKLAHOMA — A large number of school districts and educational institutions across Oklahoma have announced closures, delays, and early dismissals for Friday, January 23, 2026, as dangerous winter weather continues to affect the region.Officials cited forecasted snow, ice, and frigid conditions as the reason behind many of the decisions. Norman Public Schools confirmed that classes will be canceled on Friday, with no students...
Multiple schools in Kentucky announce closures for Friday
KENTUCKY — Several school districts and early childhood education programs across Kentucky have announced closures and instructional changes for Friday, January 23, 2026, as winter weather continues to disrupt normal operations.In Bath County, Bath County Head Start will remain closed through January 23. The closure will be treated as a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day, allowing learning activities to continue remotely for enrolled students.Frankfort Independent Schools also announced...
West Virginia school closings for Friday
WEST VIRGINIA — Several schools in Wayne County, West Virginia, will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, due to ongoing water issues.According to school officials, East Lynn Elementary School, Wayne Elementary School, Wayne Middle School, and Wayne High School will all be closed for the day.No in-person classes will be held at these facilities.Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor communications from Wayne County...
Multiple schools in Ohio announce closures for Friday
OHIO — A large number of school districts, private schools, childcare centers, and community programs across Ohio have announced closures or schedule changes for Friday, January 23, 2026, as winter weather conditions continue to impact travel and safety.Among districts adjusting schedules, Bellefontaine City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, while Midview Local Schools are closed for the day. Most other schools across Cuyahoga, Lorain, Ashtabula, Summit, Stark,...
Multiple schools in Pennsylvania announce closures for Friday
PENNSYLVANIA — Several Pennsylvania schools have announced schedule changes for Friday, January 23, 2026, as winter weather conditions continue to affect travel and operations across parts of the state.In Allegheny County, Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School in Wilmerding will cancel in-person classes for the day. School officials said instruction will shift to remote learning, allowing students to continue coursework from home while avoiding...
