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.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:20:30 GMT
BLACK ROCK, AR (KAIT) – Drivers have likely noticed a lot of construction recently beside the Black River bridge at Black Rock. Walter McMillan, the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department's district
Some local drivers have feared that a bridge collapse like the one in Washington State this week could happen closer to home. People have been particularly fearful of the aging Black River Bridge that connects Black Rock and Portia on U.S. 63 in Lawrence County.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:24:57 GMT
LEACHVILLE, AR (KAIT) - The Leachville Police Department is reporting a 12-year-old boy died in an ATV accident Thursday afternoon. Leachville police responded to the accident on County Road 142 around
Leachville police responded to the accident on County Road 142 around 5:15 p.m.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:21:01 GMT
Jonesboro police investigating a reported burglary found a marijuana grow lab instead. Thursday afternoon Officer Jason Bissett responded to a residential burglary call in the 3300-block of South Culberhouse. Click
Jonesboro police investigating a reported burglary found a marijuana grow lab instead.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:31:28 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Authorities in central Arkansas say a 14-year-old boy has died following a hit-and-run in Pulaski County. Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Lt. James Burk says the teen was walking
Authorities in central Arkansas say a 14-year-old boy has died following a hit-and-run in Pulaski County.
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."
The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him....
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