Published: September 23, 2021

OFFICIALS WITH THE COLBERT COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM HAVE ANNOUNCED THAT TWO SCHOOLS IN THEIR DISTRICT WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY. CHEROKEE AND LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO A TRAGIC INCIDENT AND SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT CHRIS HAND IS ASKING EVERYONE TO JOIN THEM IN THEIR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR EVERYONE.