Courtney Ann Jackson Biography
Courtney Ann Jackson is an American journalist working for WLBT FOX40 as the 6:00 p.m. anchor and statewide reporter. Before that role, she served the station as a weekend evening anchor for both WLBT and WDBD. She joined the station in November 2013 as a general assignment reporter for both WLBT and FOX 40. Previously, she served FOX 40 WDBD as a multimedia journalist for 2 years.
Courtney Ann Jackson Education
Ann joined the University of Mississippi in 2006 when she finished her high school education at Corinth High School. In 2010, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. While in college, she was a Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College graduate.
Ann also served NewsWatch, a student-run live broadcast, as an anchor, reporter, and producer. She was chosen as the station’s Spin Alley reporter at the 2008 Presidential Debate that was held on campus. She further honed her broadcasting skills while interning at Talk Radio News Service in Washington, D.C. In this role, she delivered daily reports about Senate and House hearings, press conferences, and several events all over the city.
Courtney Ann Jackson Career
Ann works for WLBT FOX40 as the 6:00 p.m. anchor and statewide reporter. As a statewide reporter, she delivers stories on weekdays to WCBI in Columbus, WTOK in Meridian, WDAM in Hattiesburg, and WLOX in Biloxi. She has been working in the Jackson, Mississippi region since 2010. She also shoots and edits her videos, writes stories, and appears on screen daily.
In 2021, she won first place for TV Reporter in a Large Market at the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Excellence in Broadcasting Awards. Annually, she broadcasts the State Capitol during legislative sessions, regularly secures exclusive interviews with policymakers, and assists in breaking down the most complicated matters of the day for viewers all over the state.
Aside from Capitol, she covers other things not related to politics. For instance, in 2016, she went to Los Angeles to broadcast the American Idol finale. Also, she is often sent on assignments for important breaking news and weather occasions.
Ann has broadcasted a variety of stories including prison riot protests, presidential visits, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, statewide, and congressional elections, interviews with governors, votes, and commission meetings to alter and restore the state flag.
In 2018, she served as a panelist for the Mississippi U.S. Senate Debate hosted by WLBT and Mississippi Farm Bureau. Her comprehension of that Senate special election gave her the chance to deliver a Facebook live conversation for NBC News on how Mississippi’s election could affect the makeup of the Senate.
Courtney Ann Jackson Age
Ann likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 30s.
Courtney Ann Jackson Height
Ann stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Courtney Ann Jackson Family
Ann grew up in Mississippi, Courtney but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Ann has any siblings.
Courtney Ann Jackson Husband
Ann is a married woman but has not revealed more information regarding her husband. She is pregnant as evidenced by her Facebook post on November 3, 2023, where she posted a picture of herself showing her pregnant belly. That same day, she posted a picture of her sonogram and her holding a baby’s cloth. She enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. During her free time, she cooks, travels, entertains, or explores locally owned shops and restaurants.
Courtney Ann Jackson Net Worth
Ann has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Courtney Ann Jackson Salary
Ann earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Courtney Ann Jackson WLBT FOX40
Ann is working at WLBT FOX40 where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Howard Ballou
- Maggie Wade
- Wilson Stribling
- Samantha German
- Patrice Clark
- C.J. LeMaster
- Roslyn Anderson