For over two decades, KAIT viewers have been turning to Diana Davis for the latest news coverage of northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri. Email Diana
After ten years in television, KAIT presented a new challenge for Craig Rickert. He started out his career covering sports in Iowa and Alabama. Then in 2002, KAIT gave him the chance to move to the news
Craig has spent much of his career in sports, serving as the Sports Director at Raycom affiliate WAFF-TV in Huntsville, Alabama. At KAIT, his role as evolved into news as the lead anchor and reporter for Region 8 News at 5, 6 and 10. Email Craig Follow Craig on Twitter @region8anchor
Amanda Hanson joins the Region 8 news team with a passion for local news. Before coming to KAIT, she was a sports reporter and editor at WREG in Memphis, TN. During her time at WREG, Amanda served
Amanda Hanson joins the Region 8 news team with a passion for local news. Before coming to KAIT, she was a sports reporter and editor at WREG in Memphis, TN. Email Amanda
Josh Harvison has been a part of the Region 8 News Team for approximately three years before his current role of reporter/video journalist for Good Morning Region 8. Email Josh.
Josh Harvison has been a part of the Region 8 News Team for approximately three years before his current role of reporter/video journalist. Email Josh.
Allison Munn is alongside Craig Rickert as the anchor during Region 8 News at 10:00 on weekdays while still handling reporting duties as well. Allison moved from the Weekend Anchor/Reporter position she's
Allison Munn joins Craig Rickert as co-anchor during Region 8 News at 10 on weeknights. During her first week of college at ASU, Allison began working at KAIT as a camera operator. Email Allison »@allisoncmunn on Twitter
Ryan Vaughan has been with Region 8 through several tornado outbreaks, including April 2nd tornadoes of 2006 and the Super Tuesday Outbreak of 2008. Email RyanRead Ryan's Blog
Ryan Vaughan has been with Region 8 through several tornado outbreaks, including April 2nd tornadoes of 2006 and the Super Tuesday Outbreak of 2008. Email RyanRead Ryan's Blog Follow Ryan on Twitter @ryanvaughan
As a native of Region 8, meteorologist Sarah Tipton brings familiarity with the viewing area to her job on the StormTEAM. She now anchors the Storm Center on Good Morning Region 8 and throughout the morning. Email Sarah
As a native of Region 8, meteorologist Sarah Tipton brings familiarity with the viewing area to her job on the Region 8 StormTEAM. She now anchors the Storm Center on Good Morning Region 8 and throughout the morning. Email Sarah Follow Sarah on Twitter @wxsarah
Meteorologist Bryan McCormick is a 24-year-old Arkansas native. He says weather is his calling. Bryan was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. After spending ten years in Olive Branch, Illinois, his family
Bryan is a seasoned storm chaser and the StormTEAM's weekend meteorologist. He graduated from Mississippi State University as one of the top forecasters in his class. Email Bryan Follow Bryan on Twitter @bmccormick_wx
Chris Hudgison was named KAIT Sports Director on December 31st, 2011. He was the Weekend Sports Anchor from June 2009-December 2011. He began his television career in his hometown of Columbus, Georgia.
Chris Hudgison was named Sports Director in December 2011. Email Chris Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisHudgison
Blake Guinn is the weekend sports anchor/reporter at KAIT. He is no stranger to Region 8 News. Blake joined KAIT in April of 2010 as News Content Specialist. He had the opportunity to work with the sports
Blake Guinn is the weekend sports anchor/reporter at KAIT. A Greene County native, he is no stranger to Region 8 News. Blake joined KAIT in April of 2010 as News Content Specialist. Email Blake »
Brandi joined the Region 8 News team in September 2011. She comes to Jonesboro from Memphis, TN, where she worked as a production assistant and freelance reporter. Brandi always enjoyed writing in
Brandi joined the Region 8 News team in September 2011. She comes to Jonesboro from Memphis, TN, where she worked as a production assistant and freelance reporter. Email Brandi
Will DuPree joined KAIT as a video journalist in October 2011. Will grew up in Newport, so he is excited to report on issues affecting his neighbors across Region 8. Will spent the past year as a reporter
Will DuPree joined KAIT as a video journalist in October 2011. Will grew up in Newport, so he is excited to report on issues affecting his neighbors across Region 8! Email Will
Josh comes to us from a station in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, but is a Region 8 native at heart. Josh was born and raised in Blytheville, and finally gets to come back home. Email Josh.
Josh comes to us from a station in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, but is a Region 8 native at heart. Josh was born and raised in Blytheville, and finally gets to come back home. Email Josh.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:13:28 GMT
A Region 8 couple apparently picked the wrong place to go parking. On Saturday afternoon, Cross County sheriff's deputy Wes Mason was on patrol at Village Creek State Park when he spotted a car at the
A Region 8 couple was arrested on meth charges after a deputy said he smelled a "very strong chemical odor" coming from their parked car.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:30:16 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT) - A late night crash in Greene County results in the death of a Pemiscot County woman. Two children were also injured. According to Arkansas State Police, Sara Hill, 27 of Holland,
A late night crash in Greene County results in the death of a Pemiscot County woman. Two children were also injured.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:04 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:04:02 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - The Jonesboro City Council said no to rezoning a nearly 50 acre plot of land for multi-family use. Residents in the area are relieved to have the answer they say they've been praying
Residents in the Lexee and Keely Drive area of Jonesboro are relieved after an 8 to 4 vote against rezoning 50 acres in their 'backyard' to multifamily residential use.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:24:57 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT)- The roads have been a deadly place for the past few days here in Region 8. Tune in to Region 8 News at 6 and 10, Courtney Brown talks with an officer on what they've been dealing
The roads have been a deadly place for the past few days here in Region 8.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-06-18 10:51:20 GMT
Crittenden County (KAIT) - A two vehicle accident Monday killed two people from Wynne. According to Arkansas State Police, a Freightliner truck was driving on Highway 64 about 2 miles east of Earle, when
A deadly accident in Crittenden County Monday afternoon kills two Wynne residents.
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