Elizabeth Vowell Biography
Elizabeth Vowell is an American journalist working as the director of LSU’s Office of Student Media since August 2026. Previously, she worked for WAFB as a reporter and anchor of 9News at 6 and 10 for almost 15 years.
Elizabeth Vowell Education
Vowell joined the University of Mississippi in 2006 after finishing high school. In 2010, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. While in college, she participated in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, Delta Gamma, Student Media Center, ODK, and the Honors Society.
Elizabeth Vowell Career
Vowell works as the director of LSU’s Office of Student Media. She also works as an adjunct professor with LSU’s Manship School of Journalism. Previously, she worked for WAFB as a reporter and anchor of 9News at 6 and 10 for almost 15 years.
Since 2012, she has been at the forefront of the biggest stories in the Baton Rouge region. She has also produced two award-winning documentaries on the effects of the opioid epidemic on the capital region and the long-term and extensive effects of driving under the influence through the eyes of a police officer who was seriously injured by an alleged drunk driver.
Vowell’s work has won her several Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, two National Edward R. Murrow Awards, 5 Regional Emmy Awards, and two Telly Awards. She has also received several statewide awards from the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters and the Associated Press, including for Reporter of the Year in 2016.
Elizabeth Vowell Age
Vowell 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 40s.
Elizabeth Vowell Height
Vowell stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Elizabeth Vowell Family
Vowell has managed to keep her personal life out of the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known whether Vowell has any siblings.
Elizabeth Vowell Husband
Vowell is a married woman with two children. However, she has not disclosed any more information about her husband and children, but we will update this information once it becomes available to the public.
Elizabeth Vowell Net Worth
Vowell has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Elizabeth Vowell Salary
Vowell earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Elizabeth Vowell Leaves WAFB
Vowell left WAFB in August 2026 after working there for almost 15 years. She currently works as the director of LSU’s Office of Student Media. She moved to that position so that she could spend more time with her family, including her husband and their two young children.
Vowell is working at WAFB alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Greg Meriwether
- Deon Guillory
- Gabriella Mercurio
- Matt Venezia
- Ethan Tuttle
- Jared Silverman
- Henry Blakes
- John Eads
- Jacques Doucet
- Jeff Morrow