Demopolis, Linden schools, MA closed Monday due to weather threat

Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kalhoff decided just before 8:45 p.m. Sunday night to reverse an earlier decision regarding Monday classes. With systems around the state closely monitoring Hurricane Irma on its trek through Florida and Gov. Kay Ivey having declared a state of emergency, Demopolis City Schools will be closed.

“I’m reversing my decision from earlier,” Kalhoff said. “We will make a decision about Tuesday (classes) tomorrow.”

Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman notified The West Alabama Watchman at 9:05 p.m. Sunday that Linden City Schools will be closed Monday with a tentative plan to reopen Tuesday. Marengo Academy issued its notification a little after 9 p.m. that it will also be closed Monday.

Superintendent Luke Hallmark indicated that Marengo County Schools will be open Monday.

Other closings include West Alabama Christian, Bright Beginnings Daycare (Demopolis), First Baptist Church WEE School (Demopolis), Tender Years (Demopolis), and Shelton State Community College (Demopolis).