LPJ Staff Report
Be sure to check this page often as it will be updated with more information.
Schools
Lincoln Parish Schools: Lincoln Parish Schools will observe a virtual learning day for students on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to Winter Storm Fern. Students should follow guidance from their teachers regarding assignments and expectations for virtual learning. As we prepare for the winter weather, we encourage families and staff to review our Winter Weather Preparedness information for helpful safety tips and reminders: https://aptg.co/qjkkZ-
Lincoln Prep: No decision as of 2:00 p.m. CST
Cedar Creek: Due to the ongoing winter weather and anticipated road conditions, Cedar Creek School will be closed on Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27.
Universities
Louisiana Tech: Campus will be closed Monday and Tuesday, with plans to reopen and resume classes as normal on Wednesday. This includes operations at Barksdale and the Academic Success Center in Bossier City. Though the campus is closed, some services will be open for students who remain on campus.
Tech Table will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the planned closure.
The Lambright Center will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday through Monday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. TechCare plans to maintain normal business hours throughout.
Grambling State: Operations and classes will continue with virtual delivery on Friday, January 23, and Monday, January 26. Essential employees will report to campus as directed.
McCall Dining Center will reopen Thursday, January 22, during regular hours. As the university moves into modified operations due to anticipated weather conditions, dining hours will adjust beginning Friday and remain in effect through the weekend:
Friday
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Breakfast–Lunch (continuous service; closes at 4:00 p.m.)
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. — Dinner
Saturday – Monday
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. — Breakfast
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Lunch
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. — Dinner
Dining hours are subject to change based on weather conditions. Updates will be shared as needed through official university communications.
City/Parish Services
Lincoln Parish Solid Waste Update: Due to potentially dangerous weather conditions tomorrow (Saturday January 24) the Lincoln Parish Landfill will be closed.
Lincoln Parish Park Update: Due to potentially dangerous weather conditions on Saturday January 24 and Sunday January 25 the Lincoln Parish Park will be closed.
Ruston Sports Complex: The Ruston Sports Complex will serve as a warming station on Monday, January 26th and Tuesday, January 27th during regular business hours (7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.), if the City of Ruston is open.
Generator Safety
Portable standby generators can come in handy during long-term power outages. However, improper use can be dangerous.
Follow these tips to use portable generators safely:
1. Turn your main breaker off before using a portable generator to avoid back-feeding electricity onto electric lines. This keeps linemen safe as they work to restore electricity in the area.
2. Use heavy-duty extension cords to connect appliances to the outlets on the generator.
3. Operate it outdoors in an area with plenty of ventilation. Never run a generator in a home or garage. Generators give off deadly carbon monoxide.
4. Turn the generator on before plugging in appliances. Once the generator is running, turn your appliances and lights on one at a time to avoid overloading the unit.
5. Be sure the generator is turned off and cool before fueling it.
6. Keep children and pets away from portable generators. Many generator components are hot enough to burn you during operation.
