JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Due to reports of possible severe weather, some school districts announced closures or early dismissals for Thursday, February 16.

The following school districts will be closed:

• Lawrence County School District

The following school districts will dismiss early:

• Columbia School District – 11:30 a.m.
• Covington County School District
  • 12:00 p.m. – Collins Elementary
  • 12:15 p.m. – Carver Middle, Hopewell Elementary, Mt. Olive Schools, and Seminary Schools
  • 12:30 p.m. – Collins High School
• East Central Community College – 12:00 p.m.
• Laurel School District
  • 11:30 a.m. – Oak Park and Mason
  • 11:45 a.m. – Laurel Magnet and Laurel Upper
  • 12:15 p.m. – Laurel Middle
  • 12:30 p.m. – Laurel High and LEC
• Smith County School District – 12:30 p.m.
• Walthall County Schools
  • 11:30 a.m. – TPS
  • 11:45 a.m. – TES
  • 12:00 p.m. – THS, Salem and Dexter
• William Carey University – 12:00 p.m.

The following school districts will shift to virtual learning:

• Jefferson Davis County School District
• Mississippi State University – Shifts to remote operations at 12:30 p.m.

Click here to keep up with the Storm Team 12 forecast.

This list will be updated if other school districts decide to close or dismiss early.