Wintry Weather Delays Schools

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Due to the potential of snow and icy conditions across northern portions of Alabama, a number of school districts have delayed starts on Tuesday, February 9.  They include:

DeKalb County — 3 hour delay

Fort Payne City — 2 hour delay

 

Photo by chez_sugi

 

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