Imani Williams
Weekend Anchor - Reporter
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Imani Williams is from Jackson, Tennessee or the “731” as she likes to call it. She joins the Region 8 News team from WNBJ in Jackson where she was a reporter for nearly two years.
Imani earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Journalism from Middle Tennessee State University and later began here journalism career in her hometown.
Imani is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. She has one dog named “Ace” and shares they are loving Arkansas so far. Her favorite things to do are shopping, finding cool museums, and meeting new people.
If you have any story ideas, questions, or concerns contact Imani at Imani.Williams@kait8.com or on Twitter @ImaniWilliamstv.
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Two of the dogs were shot and killed at the scene. A third dog is in the custody of animal control.
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“We want to bring life to the downtown area," said an Osceola Main Street leader when describing the need for the park.
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The survey is for residents and those who don’t live in the area. It will be open for people to fill out until the end of June.
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This project has been in the works for years to help alleviate traffic issues on a busy highway in Independence County.
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This is important not only for their careers but for the community. Especially for northeast Arkansas as many rural areas are in need of more physicians to treat patients.
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Michael entered their home as a foster kid when he was just two, now he is eleven, but no longer within the foster care system.
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May is National Foster Care Month and one organization is working to keep a sense of community in the foster care system.
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The sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a Craighead County inmate.
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Greer touched the lives of many students and educators and wanted to leave them with a message to remember.
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Science was Williams’ favorite subject as a child, so now she is sharing that joy with her students not only in science but in life.
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The rink has operated at a building on Phillips Drive for decades, but now that is changing.
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Dozens of people gathered in downtown Leachville Friday night coming from all parts of the country, for one cause, to light downtown up again.
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Mississippi County is just a week away from a weekend full of music.
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Across the state, hundreds of people work to ensure the safety of kids within the foster care system.
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“She’s a strong woman, I wish I could be like that,” said Nicolas Garcia, a senior at Paragould High School, as he described this month's Teacher of the Month.
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After over 20 years, the Ritz Civic Center is showing movies that are new releases.
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Daily, some children face a harsh reality when they are removed from their homes and put into foster care.
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She's had an interesting journey to her current career, but it lands her in the same building she once walked around as a young girl.
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Multiple barbers set up shop in Wynne just in time to give students a fresh look for prom night.
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Educators shared what has helped bridge the learning gap since they returned to school in 2022. One key factor was attendance.
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Whether it’s affirmations they yell across the classroom or just a minute of meditation Graddy said it is important to give her students grace as they learn their emotions at such a young age.
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One person is in custody following this incident.
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Both the Kennett Police Department and the Kennett #39 School District are concerned and frustrated with the incident.
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The man was driving an older model white Crown Vic with tinted windows and black wheels.
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Two organizations are working together to bring resources to community members who want to be teachers.
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Mississippi County, what was once known as a thriving area in the Delta, is hoping to push back to retain that title.
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The body of a 62-year-old man missing for nearly two weeks has been pulled from the White River.
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All the victims are being treated for injuries from the shooting.
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People enrolled in Medicaid kept their enrollment for at least three years under continuous conditions until now.
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The process of gathering evidence went on into that Tuesday night and the following day.
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This law is just one part of the plan, but a step to help prevent more people from contracting the virus.
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“I just wanted to help kids, because when I was in school, I was actually in special education,” said Teacher of the Month winner Starla Gibson.
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NEA Baptist had eight students matched to their hospital, with some of their students being from Jonesboro.
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Multiple emergency crews are responding to a structure fire.
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The Silicon Valley Bank was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on Friday, March 10.
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KAIT obtained new video in the fight at Gosnell High School that ended in one student being tased.
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A new leader could soon be appointed to Jonesboro First United Methodist Church.
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One person was injured Sunday afternoon when a high-speed chase ended in a crash.
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Concern across the community as new data show juvenile crimes are on the rise.
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"Maybe late summer we can turn some dirt and at least get started in our site work,” said Hodges.
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“This is very unsettling,” said a resident near the area the body was found.
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After years of delayed plans, discussions, and studies a sports complex is in the works for the city of Jonesboro. But this dream come true for the city is costing anyone who visits Jonesboro a pretty penny each time they do a common activity, eat out at a restaurant.
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The Newport Economic Development Commission was awarded over $2 million following a settlement after involving two separate lawsuits.
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"I consider them my own and I treat them like I would want my babies treated," said Thorne as she explained why it is so important to her to treat each of her students with love and care.
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Local business owners, nonprofits, and major companies were all present at the career fair.
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Taylor said he is worried about the north side of town, because they are still trying to deal with previous flooding.
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Join Imani Williams as she sits down with several members of Region 8 communities to discuss the importance of our hair, and how many are embracing their natural roots and continuing the fight against adversity and discrimination.
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"Encourage our parents to have an honest conversation with their students," said the police chief after being asked what is next after alleged school employee misconduct.
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“I am completely outraged," a local leader responds to the video.
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The duty to intervene became law in Arkansas in 2021. A former Arkansas lawmaker said it was made to prevent events like what happened in Tennessee.
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