MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Southwest Tennessee Community College announced Thursday night they will close all campus locations - and switch to all-virtual classes - ahead of the anticipated release of the video of events which led to the death of Tyre Nichols.
The school said all campus locations, including child care centers, libraries and bookstores will be closed.
The school typically holds online classes on Fridays, with some exceptions, but will go 100% virtual ahead of the video release.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools announced earlier Thursday they have cancelled all after-school activities in anticipation of the video release.
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said during a press conference Thursday he expects the video to release "at some point" after 6 p.m. Friday, and Memphis officials are urging calm from residents.
Five former Memphis Police officers were charged with second degree murder and aggravated kidnapping, among other charges, Thursday.
Here's the full statement from Southwest Tennessee Community College:
In anticipation of the release of the Tyre Nichols video footage tomorrow and its impact upon the Memphis and Mid-South community, Southwest will pivot to 100% virtual classes, events and business operations on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 only.
Southwest normally operates virtually on Fridays with the exception of a few on-campus classes. On Jan 27, all classes will be held virtually. Regular business operations will continue virtually.
Additionally, all campus locations will be closed including the college’s child care centers, libraries and bookstores.
Students should contact their instructors for additional information and employees should contact their supervisors.
