Imani Williams
Multimedia Journalist
Imani Williams is an Emmy Award Winning Journalist from Jackson, Tennessee, or the “731” as she likes to call it.
Imani is super excited to be back closer to home as an MMJ/Reporter for WMC Action News 5 in Memphis, TN. She was recently a reporter and anchor in Jonesboro, AR. She is most excited about learning more about Memphis and meeting people across the Mid-South.
Imani earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Middle Tennessee State University, and she is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
If you have any story ideas, questions, or concerns contact Imani at Imani.Williams@wmctv.com or on Twitter @ImaniWilliamstv.
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson and local organizers held a press conference Thursday morning announcing a lawsuit challenging their ban from the next two Memphis City Council meetings.
Five people were killed in a crash involving a Memphis police car, according to authorities
Top AI tech company leaders have seemingly joined together to call for a slowdown in the AI race and for federal regulation.
Governor Bill Lee’s office said National Guard patrols in Memphis resumed after a brief pause for an "administrative day" nearly two weeks ago, but locals remain uncertain.
Under the proposal, processing of data center rezoning applications, site plan approvals, building permits, and more could be paused for 12 months.
The man accused of killing his wife in Baton Rouge and driving her body nearly 400 miles to Memphis appeared in court Monday.
Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning to vandalism charges stemming from allegations that she damaged and removed campaign signs during the county primary elections.
A LendingTree survey found that 30% of Americans admit to shoplifting, a figure that is up from 2024.
Memphis police are investigating a shooting on Tuesday that left a man dead.
Two HVAC employees were working on a home's air conditioning before the shooting.
Austin Drummond, who faces charges in a Lake County quadruple homicide, is on trial in Carroll County on an attempted murder charge stemming from a 2023 prison fight that predates the homicide case.
A Midtown Memphis restaurant owner is defending his decision to deny service to National Guard members.
A Midtown Memphis restaurant owner is defending his decision to deny service to National Guard members. (Source: WMC)
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy and several law enforcement leaders are at odds over Force Science, a national company that trains police officers across the country, including in Tennessee.
State officials released the completed forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) on Wednesday morning.
Action News 5 spoke with someone close to Johnson who wanted to stay anonymous for their safety. That person said Johnson fired two shots in the air for his safety that morning.
Several of the performers for "Independence Day on the River" are Memphians who have built profiles both locally and nationally.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young says construction of the xAI wastewater treatment facility will resume no later than the first quarter of 2027.
Chef Flava’s Bartlett location has taken a total loss after a fire broke out at the restaurant overnight.
New footage has emerged following an incident at a No Kings rally that led to the arrest of protestors in Memphis.
Congressman Steve Cohen announced Friday that he will not seek re-election.
Jakaylan Summers, one of seven people shot in Brownsville during a pre-prom gathering, remains hospitalized nearly a week after the shooting. His mother, Jennifer Summers, accepted his diploma at Liberty High School’s graduation ceremony.
Tuesday, Democratic lawmakers and protestors showed up at the state capitol, demonstrating both outside the building and inside near the chambers.
The National Guard will continue operating in Memphis after the Tennessee Court of Appeals reversed a previous injunction ordering the troops to leave.
She said Tuesday marked the first time she had fully confronted what happened on April 28, 2025.
