From Dr. Ted Horrell, Lakeland School System superintendent:
Lakeland School System will be closed on Friday, January 12th due to forecasted winter weather conditions that could affect the safety our students and staff.
Just a reminder, schools are also closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday. Have a wonderful weekend, and be safe!
Arlington Community Schools also announced their campuses will be closed tomorrow as well as Bartlett City Schools.
During the Board of Commissioners meeting tonight (1.11..18) Lakeland City Manager said City Hall will be open tomorrow, perhaps with a skeleton staff. Crews will be up at 4 a.m. tomorrow to put salt and sand on the roads in Lakeland.