Deidra Dukes Biography
Deidra Dukes is an American reporter/anchor working for FOX 5 Atlanta since joining the station in 2005. She anchors the weekend editions of FOX 5 News at 6 p.m., 10 p.m, and 11 p.m.
Deidra Dukes Career
The California native earned her B.A. in Communications at Chico State. Dukes got her first big break in television as an anchor-reporter in Fresno and Redding. From the sunny West Coast, Dukes headed east to serve as a general assignment reporting at Pittsburgh’s WPXI-TV. After three years, Atlanta viewers first saw her reporting for cross-town rival WSB-TV. She made the leap to FOX 5 News in 2005.
As every television station needs reporters who can handle any type of story from criminal cases to City Hall to the just plain unpredictable, Dukes goes the extra mile for every assignment! She is most proud of her contributions to reports of metro Atlanta’s biggest stories, such as the Fulton County Courthouse shootings.
Since moving to Atlanta, Dukes has involved herself in a number of community programs, working closely with groups such as the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, the Junior League of Atlanta, and as an adviser to the American Red Cross Minority Recruitment Program. She and her son make their home in south Fulton County.
Deidra Dukes Age
She was born on December 3, 1962, in California, United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 3rd of December every year. Dukes is 62 years old.
Deidra Dukes Height
Dukes stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Deidra Dukes Parents and Siblings
Deidra was born in San Diego and raised in Oceanside, California, United States. She was born of Marion Dukes and Semper Fi who worked as a marine. She as well as a younger brother. He grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and had joined the Marines right after his high school. Dukes’ father died in 2013 of diabetes. After the death of her father, he got inspired to eat healthily and exercise regularly.
Deidra Dukes Husband
Deidra was married but they divorced. They had a son Mike, who lives with her mother. She has not revealed the name of her ex-husband and even the cause of their divorce.
Deidra Dukes Net Worth
Dukes has an estimated net worth ranging between $ 1 million- $ 5 million which she has earned through being a reporter and anchor.
Deidra Dukes Salary
Dukes earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Deidra Dukes FOX 5 Atlanta
Dukes works at FOX 5 Atlanta where she works alongside other famous FOX 5 Atlanta anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Janelle King
- Phil Kent
- Randy Travis
- Alex Whittler
- Janice Yu
- Christine Sperow
- Doug Evans
- Alyse Eady
- Denise Dillon
- Morse Diggs
- Cody Chaffins
- David Chandley
- Courtney Bryant
- Ryan Beesley
- Katie Beasley
- Claire Simms
- Russ Spencer
- Dale Russell
- Ken Rodriguez
- Aungelique Proctor
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Dukes.
| Who is Dukes? | She is an American reporter/anchor |
| Age | 59 years old as of 2021 |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Salary | $40,000 – $110,500 |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |