Katie Woodall
Reporter/Photographer
Jonesboro, Arkansas

Katie Woodall is from the small town of Bauxite, AR. She graduated from Bauxite High School in 2013 and moved to Jonesboro, where she found her love of telling stories at Arkansas State University. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Journalism in May of 2018.
Katie interned with Region 8 in the summer of 2017 and is very excited to be joining the Region 8 News Team.
In her down time, Katie loves spending time with her family and friends, going to Craighead Park with her dog Jax, and travelling.
If you have any story ideas you want to share with Katie, let her know at kwoodall@kait8.com.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 2:34 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Arkansas, but like many of the state’s leading health issues, a lot of cases are preventable.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 5:25 AM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
It’s spring, and that means wild animals are out with their babies; but should you be worried about seeing some of these animals in your neighborhood?
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 9:31 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
Craighead and Greene Counties saw some damage after the storms Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
He may be shy, but 13-year-old Madix has a big heart and a lot to give to a family.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2022 at 11:00 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall and Logan Whaley
Sunday was a day of celebration, as the Jonesboro community honored the Reverend Doctor Ray Scales and his wife, Clarece.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2022 at 10:56 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
Chronic Respiratory Diseases are the fourth leading cause of death in the state of Arkansas, and healthcare officials say many of those deaths could be prevented.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2022 at 10:33 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
After two years of waiting due to COVID, the St. Bernards Health and Wellness Expo will be back in April.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2022 at 10:34 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
A Lake City church has started rebuilding, more than one year after a tornado destroyed its building.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2022 at 8:38 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
A new community event hopes to connect Jonesboro residents in an attempt to better the city.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 1:52 AM CST
|By Katie Woodall
As the Russian invasion into Ukraine continues, Russian citizens speak out against President Vladimir Putin.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 1:11 AM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk and Katie Woodall
Dr. Shane Speights will answer questions on several topics surrounding COVID-19, including the Omicron variant and COVID vaccinations.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2022 at 6:43 PM CST
|By Katie Woodall
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in Arkansas, but it’s also one of the most preventable.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2022 at 6:15 PM CST
|By Katie Woodall
After a slippery start due to Thursday’s snow, Paragould police urge drivers to use caution in case of black ice Friday morning.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2022 at 6:14 PM CST
|By Katie Woodall
A religious rock band in Paragould, brought together during a dark time in their lives, hopes to encourage others in the same place through their songs.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2021 at 11:00 PM CST
|By Katie Woodall
A new transition home in Greene County is already growing, just four months after opening.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2021 at 6:22 PM CST
|By Katie Woodall
A new breast milk donation collection site will help provide breast milk for NICU babies at St. Bernards.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2021 at 6:42 PM CST
|By Katie Woodall
Meet Reagan. A teenager with a love for Harry Potter, hoping to find a forever family.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2021 at 7:09 AM CST
|By Katie Woodall
Kristopher Gould was on trial this week in connection with the 2020 death of Preston Brayfield.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Katie Woodall
The trial for the man charged in the 2020 death of a construction worker in Poinsett County begins this week.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2021 at 5:50 PM CST
|By Katie Woodall
Medical schools in Arkansas are one step closer to bridging the great health divide in the state, finding a way to bring in more doctors.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2021 at 7:39 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
A national blood shortage is causing blood supply lows one hospital in Jonesboro hasn’t seen since 2015.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2021 at 7:35 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
Transitioning into life after recovery can be difficult, but a new addiction resource center in Greene County offers a way to help men get back on their feet.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 at 7:11 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
The doors officially opened Thursday at the new Cross County Detention Center.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2021 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
A $1 million allocation from the Attorney General’s office will benefit law enforcement agencies across the state.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 11:14 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
An 11-year-old from Brookland is using his golden locks to create awareness for a cause close to his heart.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2021 at 11:11 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
While the nation deals with a pumpkin shortage just ahead of Halloween, local pumpkin patches see a big increase in business.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2021 at 11:10 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
After decades of searching for a glimpse of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, the U.S. Government has officially declared the species extinct.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
It’s that time of year again for property owners, and tax collectors are stressing safer ways to pay your taxes.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
A proposed bank account reporting law is getting a lot of push back across the country, including from banks here in Arkansas.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2021 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
Access to proper healthcare is a growing concern in rural areas like the Delta, and one program in Northeast Arkansas hopes to change that.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
A Jonesboro man recently received a life-changing gift, and now he’s hoping to help others facing the same struggles.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 at 9:50 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
Several Northeast Arkansas community members came out Thursday for a public hearing regarding redrawing the legislative district lines.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2021 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
Mission Outreach recently finished renovations that allow for better outreach within the community.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2021 at 7:51 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
The city of Wynne is considering a bond ordinance from solar company RWE that could benefit both parties.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2021 at 12:56 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is continuing to pursue the Pine Tree Research Station land sale, despite laws passed in the legislative session.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2021 at 5:43 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
A new resolution hopes to prevent child drowning in the state through prevention education.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2021 at 9:04 AM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
The city of Harrisburg will be busy Saturday as the Festival on the Ridge kicks off.
Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 8:14 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
A thrift store benefiting the Second Chance Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Shelter will reopen this weekend, after closing for remodeling.
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 7:17 AM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
The HUB in Jonesboro is preparing to reopen since the pandemic while adding new resources to its program.
Updated: May. 20, 2021 at 8:59 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
A blessing box donation gives The HUB a new way to provide for the homeless population in Jonesboro.
Updated: May. 13, 2021 at 8:13 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
The first steps in repairing the I-40 bridge have begun, according to ArDOT officials.
Updated: May. 6, 2021 at 8:27 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
VFW Post 2242 is ready to make a big impact on local veterans, thanks to funding awarded through the CARES Act grant.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2021 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
The city of Harrisburg is hoping to clean up neighborhoods with stricter code enforcement.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
Several events were hosted Thursday to celebrate Earth Day.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 11:06 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
After months of fighting, the Pine Tree Research Station land will stay open to the public.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2021 at 6:39 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
The Mall at Turtle Creek was one of the most visibly damaged buildings when the March 28, 2020 tornado tore through Jonesboro, and one year later that damage still remains.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2021 at 12:03 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
The Arkansas Insurance Department announced it is managing the closure of Indy Health Insurance Company.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 7:39 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
Two bills regarding the Pine Tree Research Station sale made progress in the legislative session this week.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2021 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
Elegant Party Rentals in Jonesboro took a big hit last year due to the pandemic, but Friday the small business got an extra push thanks to The Arkansas Fund.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2021 at 10:11 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
Two big announcements were made at Thursday’s State of the City address in Jonesboro.