KNOE 8 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When severe weather or unexpected events impact Northeast Louisiana, South Arkansas, and Western Mississippi, staying informed about school schedules is a top priority for families. KNOE 8 News serves as the primary source for real-time school closings and delays across the Ark-La-Miss.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check the KNOE 8 Closing List

KNOE 8 News provides multiple platforms to ensure you get the latest information as soon as it’s announced by school officials:

The Official Closings Page: You can find a comprehensive, alphabetically sorted list of schools, businesses, and government offices on the KNOE 8 News Weather page.
Mobile Alerts: Download the KNOE 8 News App and the KNOE 8 First Alert Weather App. Enabling push notifications for “Breaking News” will ensure you are alerted the moment a major district (like Morehouse, Richland, or Union Parish) makes an announcement.
On-Air Coverage: During Good Morning Ark-La-Miss (starting at 5:00 AM), look for the scrolling “ticker” at the bottom of your screen for a live feed of all active changes.

Common Status Updates

When checking the list, you will likely see one of the following designations:

Status	Impact on Students
Closed	No classes. Buildings are shut down, and all extracurricular activities are canceled.
Delayed Start	Usually a 2-hour delay to allow morning fog to lift or icy patches to clear.
Early Dismissal	Students are sent home several hours early, often to beat incoming severe storms.
Virtual Learning Day	Physical campuses are closed, but students are expected to complete assignments online.

How Decisions Are Reached

School superintendents across the region—from Lincoln Parish down to Concordia—coordinate with the KNOE 8 First Alert Weather Team. Decisions are typically made by 5:30 AM based on:

Bus Safety: Can buses safely navigate rural roads that may be prone to flooding or icing?
Severe Weather Threats: If the Storm Prediction Center places the Ark-La-Miss in a high-risk category for tornadoes during dismissal times.
Power Outages: Whether school facilities have the electricity and water necessary to operate safely.

Pro-Tip: If you don’t see your specific private school or daycare on the list immediately, keep checking. KNOE updates the feed manually as individual administrators call in their specific status.

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KNOE-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 8, is a dual CBS/ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Monroe, Louisiana, United States. Owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia