School Closings: Additional delays announced after winter storm
As effects from the winter storm continue to impact West Tennessee, the following schools have announced closures:
- Bethel University
- Bethel University will remain closed on Monday, February 2, 2026. All administrative offices will remain closed during this time
- College of Arts & Sciences – Classes remain canceled. We strongly encourage all students to continue communicating with professors concerning any missed coursework and assignments
- College of Health Sciences – Students in the Physician Assistant and Nursing programs will receive guidance directly from faculty
- College of Professional Studies – Online courses will continue as scheduled
- The Vera Low Cafeteria will continue to operate on its inclement weather schedule, 11:00 am-1:00 pm for lunch and 4:00 pm-5:30 pm for dinner
- Chester County Schools
- Closed February 2 & 3
- Decatur County Schools
- Closed February 2 & 3
- Haywood County Schools
- Closed February 2 & 3
- Hardeman County Schools
- Closed February 2 & 3
- Hardin County Schools
- Closed February 2-6
- Henderson County Schools
- Closed February 2 & 3
- Jackson-Madison County Schools
- Closed February 2 & 3
- Jackson State Community College
- All JSCC locations will operate remotely on February 2
- Lexington City Schools
- Closed February 2 & 3
- McNairy County Schools
- Closed February 2 through February 4
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