Tisha Powell Biography and Wiki
Tisha Powell is an American journalist who serves as an anchor for ABC11 Eyewitness News every weeknight at 5, 6, and 11 pm alongside Steve Daniels. Tisha previously worked as a reporter, producer, and anchor for WCBI in Columbus, Mississippi.
Powell s a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Triangle Park Chapter of the Links.
Tisha Powell Age and Birthday
Tisha was born on June 2 in Louisiana, United States of America. Her birth sign is Gemini. Her actual age and date of birth will be updated soon when established.
Tisha Powell Height
Powell stands at an average height and stature. Her actual height measurements are under review and will be updated when revealed.
Tisha Powell Education
Tisha attended Loyola University New Orleans where she graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in political science. She joined a high school newspaper and that was her introduction to telling people’s stories.
Tisha Powell Family, Parents, Siblings
Attempts to establish her parents’ identities were in vain since no information about them is available to the public. It’s therefore not clear if she has any siblings. This section is under review and will be updated then disclosed.
Tisha Powell Husband, Is She Married?
Moving on to her marital affairs, the famed journalist is happily married to her loving husband, James Wayne who is a pediatric UNC physician and Army Reservist. Tisha met the second lieutenant James Wayne in Louisiana, James wanted to make a difference as an army doctor.
The couple later exchanged their vows in 1998 and have been together for more than 20 years.
Tisha Powell Children
Tisha and her husband, James are blessed with two daughters who were born on the same day 12 years apart. Their daughter is also an avid supporter of the American Heart Association, the Girl Scouts, and the USO of North Carolina.
The family resides in Chapel Hill, North California.
Tisha Powell Salary
According to ABC 11 news anchor salaries, Powell receives an average salary ranging from $33,774 to $112,519 a year. Her actual salary figures will be updated soon when disclosed.
Tisha Powell Net Worth
Tisha Powell has an estimated net worth ranging from $300,000 t0 $700,000 as of 2021. Her primary source of income is her career as a journalist.
Tisha Powell ABC 11 News
After graduation, Tisha worked as a reporter, producer, and anchor for WCBI in Columbus, Mississippi. She then landed a job as a reporter for WDSU in New Orleans, Tisha traveled to Honduras to cover the devastation of Hurricane Mitch.
Later on, Powell was hired as a reporter for KABB in San Antonio where she covered the escape of the Texas Seven and the Spurs 2003 NBA Championship. She was later promoted to the midday anchor and health reporter for News 9 San Antonio.
Tisha joined ABC 11 News team in 2004 serving as a news anchor. She now co-anchors ABC11 Eyewitness News every weeknight at 5, 6, and 11 pm with Steve Daniels as well as the 10 pm newscast on CW22.
Tish Powell Retirement
Powell announced that she will be retiring to her home in Louisiana. Her last day on air will be June 30th. Her legacy will live on.