School Delays for Wednesday, Dec. 11
Some Alabama schools will delay school Wednesday, Dec. 11, because of wintery conditions.
Delayed Schools Include:
Attalla City Schools – delayed until 10 a.m.
Bevill State Community College – delayed until 10 a.m.
Blount County Schools – delayed until 10 a.m.
Cullman City Schools – closed Wednesday
Cullman County Schools – closed Wednesday
Etowah County Schools – delayed until 10 a.m.
Gadsden City Schools – delayed until 10 a.m.
Jasper City Schools – delayed until 10 a.m.
Oneonta City Schools – delayed until 9:45 a.m.
St. Clair County Schools – delayed two hours
Walker County Schools – delayed until 10 a.m.
Other school closings and updates are available at the Alabama State Department of Education website.
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