Multiple schools in North Carolina announce closures for Thursday
NORTH CAROLINA — Several schools, colleges, and county offices across western North Carolina have announced closures, delayed openings, and schedule adjustments for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, due to weather conditions and concerns about road safety, particularly in mountainous areas.Several school districts will operate on a two-hour delay Thursday. These include Avery County Schools, Graham County Schools, Swain County Schools, Mountain Discovery Charter School, and Ashe County Schools. Graham and...
Virginia school closings and delays for Thursday
VIRGINIA — Several school divisions across Virginia have announced delayed openings, closures, or a switch to remote learning for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, as districts adjust schedules due to inclement weather and related conditions.Multiple school systems will operate on a two-hour delay Thursday. These include Bland County Schools, Carroll County Public Schools, Grayson County Schools, Highland County Schools, Smyth County Schools, Dickenson County Schools, Lee County Schools, Norton City Schools, Washington County Schools,...
Multiple schools in Tennessee announce closures for Thursday
TENNESSEE — Numerous Tennessee school districts have announced closures and delayed openings for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, as districts adjust operations due to weather-related and logistical concerns across the state.Several districts will operate on two-hour delays Thursday morning. These include Dayton City Schools, Grundy County Schools, Meigs County Schools, Rhea County Schools, and Sequatchie County Schools.Also opening two hours late are Hawkins County Schools, Johnson County Schools in Mountain City, Sullivan County Schools,...
Multiple schools in Kentucky announce closures for Thursday
KENTUCKY — Several school districts and government offices across Kentucky have announced closures, virtual learning days, and delayed openings for Thursday, Jan. 16, 2026, due to infrastructure issues and other operational concerns. Schools outside Kentucky were excluded from this report.In Bell County, Middlesboro Independent Schools will continue operating under virtual instruction through Jan. 16. Thursday will count as NTI Days 2 and 3 for students.In Robertson County, Robertson County...
Ohio school closings for Thursday
OHIO — Several schools across Northeast Ohio have announced closures and schedule changes for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, citing illness and operational concerns, according to school officials.In Cuyahoga County, Corpus Christi Academy will remain closed through Thursday, extending an earlier closure. Luther Memorial is also closed Thursday due to illness, officials said.In Medina County, Hinckley Preparatory Academy announced it will be closed for the day on Thursday.In Lorain...
One person arrested following drug bust in Illinois
ILLINOIS — A Springfield woman was arrested late Tuesday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and prohibited weapons, according to police.Officers with the Springfield Police Department conducted a traffic stop around 10:46 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2026, in the 500 block of South 4th Street in Springfield. Police said the stop was initiated after officers observed a...
Police searching for stabbing suspect in Georgia
GEORGIA — Savannah police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Wednesday evening at the intersection of Abercorn Street and East Congress Street.According to the Savannah Police Department, officers were called to the area around 5 p.m. after reports of a confrontation involving two unhoused men. During the altercation, one of the men allegedly stabbed the other with a knife.Police said...
One person dead after two semi-trucks collide in Florida
FLORIDA — A fatal crash involving two semi-trucks shut down a portion of State Road 60 on Wednesday afternoon, according to law enforcement officials.Authorities said the collision occurred at approximately 2:37 p.m. near Peavine Road. Two semi-trucks were involved in the crash, which resulted in one confirmed fatality. The identity of the person who died has not yet been...
Police searching for driver who abandoned six students on bus in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — A New Orleans school bus driver is accused of abandoning six students on the side of a road Wednesday morning in New Orleans East, according to police.Officers with the New Orleans Police Department responded to the incident around 8 a.m. in the 7000 block of Bullard Avenue. Police said the students, who attend a school serving pre-kindergarten through eighth...
One person arrested after making threat to school in Indiana
INDIANA — A person has been arrested in Delaware County following an investigation into online threats made against schools and child care facilities in Daleville.According to police, investigators received a tip Monday regarding a Facebook post that contained threats of violence targeting Daleville schools and child care centers. Authorities said the post did not mention a specific location.Police have...
