14 Jun 2026 Couple of the Month: Keith and Cheesa Williams
HIS STORY:
I would describe myself as self-motivated, a lifelong learner and someone who enjoys troubleshooting and solving problems. I tend to have a direct approach, but I’m also a genuine and caring person.
native of: Grady (Lincoln County).
Education: I received training from ITT Technical Institute and Metropolitan Vo-Tech. I have spent nearly 30 years working in the television news industry as a master control operator, broadcast news engineer and in IT.
Work: Chief Engineer/operator for KLRT FOX 16 News in Little Rock.
Awards: Throughout my nearly 30 years in television news, I have been honored to receive several Employee of the Month awards and other special recognitions for my work.
Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy gaming, working with electronics, riding motorcycles, tackling yard projects and making memories with my family.
Church activities: I enjoy giving back by donating computers to churches and volunteering to help my mother’s church with its audio and sound system. I also participate each year in Nexstar Broadcasting’s annual Founder’s Day of Caring, which allows employees to give back through volunteer service.
What do you love about living in Central Arkansas? What I love most about living in Central Arkansas is the people, the food and the convenience. We’re not battling crazy traffic and long commutes like in other cities and states, which gives us more time to enjoy life and family.
HER STORY:
I am driven, compassionate, community-minded and deeply family-centered. I care deeply about people and try to lead with heart and vision in everything I do.
native of: Fordyce (Dallas County).
Children: Keith and I are proud parents of two sons, Kyree and Cruz Williams, ages 32 and 12.
Pets: I wouldn’t exactly call her a pet. Coco Bear is our daughter (ha-ha). Our sweet, 2-year-old Shih Tzu holds a special place in our hearts.
Education: I hold a bachelor’s degree in radio-television broadcasting from Arkansas State University. I worked in the television news industry as a reporter, producer and anchor for nearly 20 years before transitioning into public education, where I now work in school communications and marketing.
Work: Director of Communications and Marketing for the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.
Community activities: I enjoy giving back through community service with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., where I have been a member for nearly 27 years. I also serve as a board member of the Jacksonville Education Foundation and am a graduate of the Jacksonville Leadership Academy, as well as Emerge Arkansas, an organization that trains and recruits women to run for political office.
Awards: I am especially proud of receiving an Emmy Award in 2018 for producing breaking weather coverage at KARK News in Little Rock. I was also honored to receive the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Classified Employee of the Year award in 2023 for my work in communications and marketing.
Hobbies: I love music, gardening, event planning, video creation and anything that allows me to be creative.
What are your favorite family activities? On the weekends, you can usually find my husband and me working in the yard together. We recently started a garden filled with flowers and vegetable plants, and my husband has been so supportive of all my crazy ideas. Our son occasionally helps, but as a tween, he’s usually more interested in video games. As a family, we love spending time together doing fun activities like go-karts, bowling and games.
THEIR STORY
Keith and I met at work, and honestly, neither of us could have predicted where life would take us. He was an engineer at FOX 16, and I was a newly hired producer trying to learn the ropes. From the very beginning, Keith stood out to me. He was always kind, thoughtful and willing to help. He had a calm spirit and a genuine heart that made people naturally feel comfortable around him.
At first, we were simply friends, sharing laughs, joking around at work and getting to know one another. Over time, that friendship turned into something much deeper, and we began dating. Not long after, we welcomed our greatest blessing — our son, Cruz. Becoming parents together strengthened our bond and taught us what partnership truly looked like.
When Cruz was not quite 2 years old, we got married. Our wedding was beautiful — small, intimate and surrounded by our closest family and friends. One of our favorite memories is how our little boy somehow managed to walk me down the aisle, completely unintentionally, making the day even more special and unforgettable.
For the most part, Keith and I are homebodies. We genuinely enjoy each other’s company and believe love is often found in simple moments. We don’t need fancy restaurants or extravagant dates to feel connected. Some of our favorite nights involve staying home, watching pay-per-view boxing with snacks, laughing and simply enjoying time together.
As a family, we love making memories through vacations, go-kart rides and fun adventures. Add our energetic Shih Tzu, Coco, to the mix, and life feels full in the best way.
Each wedding anniversary is special, but we believe love should be celebrated year-round. Marriage keeps getting better as we continue to grow, support one another’s dreams, and build a life together. We feel incredibly blessed and are grateful for the life we’ve built together.
