Imani Williams
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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Many of the students said they plan to return to volunteer more in the future.
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The Information Technology department for the City of Jonesboro says they block thousands of hacking attempts a day.
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The FDA said that if those treatments are effective against future variants, they may re-authorize their use.
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The Batesville Fire Chief Brent Gleghorn said buildings downtown are getting older, and business owners should keep them maintained so they stay up and running.
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As of this week, 1.5 million COVID tests are in the communities and homes across the natural state.
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The Philadephia Fire Department needs more volunteers.
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The CDC "okays" COVID positive employees back to work is hospitals see a major staff shortage.
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There is no set timeline on when work will begin on the project, but they hope to begin soon.
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Distemper is common in raccoons and foxes, which is what Jonesboro Animal Control has seen here.
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We go down memory lane of the history of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade and what is in store for the future of the celebration.
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As the Omicron variant continues to push through the country, vaccination requirements for businesses were blocked by the nation’s highest court.
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The Steel Technology program at Arkansas Northeastern College prepares students for incoming job opportunities.
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Health officials are begging schools to help stop the spread. Doctors want kids to mask up in class, which is a controversial idea across the country.
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The students learned a new skill and helped the community while doing it.
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Although IHU has more mutations than Omicron it does not move as quickly.
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Downtown Jonesboro was quiet Thursday night after the snow stopped.
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The street department treated roads again with a salt and beet juice mixture.
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Taking an extra look at your heat setting could save you a few bucks.
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All the candidates said they plan to make rounds across the district to hear from voters.
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Criminals caught on camera, taking from a mission to help others.
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The Department of Justice is making moves to ensure firearms are safe before they leave the gun shop.
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Whether it’s fake or real, each type of Christmas tree has a place to go if you want to get rid of it.
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The ladies said they were looking forward to the sale this year.
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The Biden administration extended a pause on federal student loan payments through May 1st.
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The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in a decade.
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A neighborhood watch group and security business share tips.
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The dinner will be at the Wild Cat Center on Cedar Street in Trumann.
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Health professionals are making it clear that people need to be cautious this holiday season.
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Health experts share many concerns with the Omicron variant.
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All of the foundation elements to someone's mental health were taken away from people during the tornado.
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After the first calls went out Dec. 10, first responders sprang into action.
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Two weeks before Christmas, a tornado changed lives.
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Daily, dozens of volunteers arrive early in the morning to make sure that the donation center runs smoothly.
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A health care facility finds a unique way to gain workers.
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“Maybe once, but twice. You just wouldn’t think it would happen like that,” said a welder at Camfil USA.
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Flashlights, blankets, and batteries are needed for a community distribution center in Trumann.
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Residents go through rubble before others try to take their belongings.
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Two men risked their lives for others during the tornado.
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Exclusive: Delivery driver explains how far he went to save his truck.
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Jonesboro students push through obstacles to help the community.
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The Grinch made a visit to Jonesboro and stole Christmas.
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The Windgate Foundation made history at Arkansas State University Friday.
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74 years later and the Jonesboro Christmas Parade continued the legacy Thursday night.
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The companies ordered to give the FTC information have 45 days after they receive it to respond.