Jessica Taloney Biography
Jessica Taloney is an American journalist working for WKRG as an anchor on News Five This Morning on weekdays from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. alongside Bill Riales and meteorologist John Nodar. She joined the station in 2007 and has served the station for more than 1 and a half decades.
Jessica Taloney Education
Taloney attended the University of Mississippi after completing her high school education. When she finished her studies, she became a Summa Cum Laude graduate and attained a Bachelor’s degree. At the college, she is in the Ole Miss Hall of Fame and is pictured next to Eli Manning.
Jessica Taloney Career
Taloney works for WKRG as an anchor on News Five This Morning on weekdays from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. alongside Bill Riales and meteorologist John Nodar. She joined the station in 2007 and has served the station for more than 1 and a half decades.
An awarded journalist, the Alabama Broadcaster’s Association named her Alabama’s Best Reporter in 2011. The readers of the Lagniappe named her Best Investigative Reporter for three solid years. Previously, she had taken from the TV so that she could start her family from 2012 to 2015.
Jessica Taloney Age
Taloney 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.
Jessica Taloney Height
Taloney stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches
Jessica Taloney Family
Taloney’s father served in the U.S. Navy. Her mother celebrates her birthday every May 1st. On May 1, 2022, she posted a picture of her mother and wished her a happy birthday. She has a sister named Christina Shoemaker, a recipe creator and cookbook author. Christina celebrates her birthday every July 12 annually. On July 12, 2023, she posted a picture of her and Christina where she wished her a happy birthday.
Jessica Taloney Husband
Taloney is a married woman but has not revealed any information regarding her husband. The pair has a daughter and a son. Her daughter celebrates her birthday in July while her son celebrates his birthday in May. On July 17, 2023, she posted a picture of her daughter on Instagram and wished her a happy birthday.
On May 2, 2023, she posted a picture of her son on her Instagram account and wished him a happy birthday. They reside on the Gulf Coast with their two kids and cocker spaniel. We will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Jessica Taloney Net Worth
Taloney has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Jessica Taloney Salary
Taloney earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Where Did Jessica Taloney Go?
Before joining WKRG, Taloney had taken a break from TV. She took a break so that she could start a family. Her break spanned from 2012 to 2015.
Jessica Taloney WKRG
Taloney is working at WKRG where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- John Nodar
- Caroline Carithers
- Grant Skinner
- Simone Eli
- Whitney Leibold
- Debbie Williams
- Nicolette Schleisman
- Blake Brown
- Kimber Collins