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Tennessee, California Schools Close Amid Health Crisis and Flooding

2/12/2025

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As illness rates soar, several school districts in Tennessee and Butte County, California, are shutting their doors. Maury County Schools and South Umpqua High School will be closed from February 12-14 for recovery and thorough cleaning. Additionally, flooding worries in Tennessee are adding to the urgency of these closures, prioritizing student health and safety.

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Story summary

As illness rates soar, several school districts in Tennessee and Butte County, California, are shutting their doors. Maury County Schools and South Umpqua High School will be closed from February 12-14 for recovery and thorough cleaning. Additionally, flooding worries in Tennessee are adding to the urgency of these closures, prioritizing student health and safety.