Two Kentucky School Districts Will Close Monday Due to Illness

Two school districts in southern Kentucky won't return to classes until Monday, when officials hope students are healthier.

The Times-Tribune reports district officials for Corbin Independent Schools and for Whitley County Schools decided to close their doors for a few days this week due to a high number of illnesses.

Whitley County Schools closed on Wednesday and Corbin Independent Schools closed on Thursday. Students in both districts will return next week.