Lester Duhé Biography
Lester Duhé is an American Former Anchor and Reporter who worked for WAFB-TV as a nightside reporter, MMJ, and Sunday evening anchor. Previously, he served as a news reporter at KLFY NEWS 10 in Lafayette.
Lester Duhé Education
Duhé joined Brother Martin High School In 2009 where he graduated in 2013 with a diploma. He then enrolled at Loyola University where he attained a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, and a minor in Marketing in 2017. During his period there, he worked as a reporter and writer where he was honored with multiple awards for his excellent work.
Lester Duhé Career
Duhé worked as a nightside reporter, MMJ, and Sunday evening anchor for WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He worked for the station for four years and five months from August 2019 to December 2023. Before working for WAFB-TV, Lester worked for KLFY NEWS 10 in Lafayette where he served as a news reporter. As a reporter, he was responsible for editing all stories, writing web stories, and providing social media content. He also covered breaking news stories such as a teacher being kicked out of a Vermilion Parish School Board meeting and the St. Landry Parish Church arsons.
Lester previously served as a digital content producer and desk assistant at WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana. While there, he distributed scripts, updated social media content, and delivered breaking news stories. He spends two years and two months working for the station from May 2015 to June 2017.
Duhé began his professional career working as an executive producer at the Maroon from August 2016 to December 2016. Aside from working as a journalist, he also worked as a communications consultant at Better Business Bureau (BBB) South Central Louisiana. Lester worked for the company for three years from March 2020 to November 2023. Currently, he works for the Louisiana Department of Justice and Attorney General Liz Murrill where he serves as a press secretary. He has been with the company for more than three months from January 2024.
Lester Duhé Age
Duhé is 29 years old as of 2024. He was born on November 15, 1994, in South Louisiana, United States, and celebrates his birthday on November 15 every year.
Lester Duhé Height
Duhé stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Lester Duhé Family
Duhé hails from South Louisiana and he is the son of Sonya Duhé and Mr. Duhé. He has a half-brother Vincent Duhé who is from his father’s former relationship. In his free spare, Lester enjoys hanging out with friends and family, going outdoors, and visiting new restaurants.
Lester Duhé Wife
Duhé is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone.
Lester Duhé Net Worth
Duhé has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a reporter.
Lester Duhé Salary
Duhé earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Lester Duhé Honors and Awards
- Outstanding Electronic Media Graduate, Loyola School of Mass Communication in 2017
- 2016,1st Place, Best Use of Facebook, New Orleans Press Club
- Best News Story, Third Place in 2015
- Best General News Reporting, First Place in 2015
- 1st Place, Video News Package in 2018
- Honorable Mention, Online Multimedia Story in 2018
Lester Duhé leaving WAFB-TV
Duhé left WAFB-TV in December 2023 after working for the station for four years and five months. He joined the station in August 2019 where he served as a nightside reporter, MMJ, and Sunday evening anchor. At the moment, he is working for the Louisiana Department of Justice and Attorney General Liz Murrill where he serves as a press secretary.
Lester Duhé WAFB-TV
During his period at WAFB-TV, he worked alongside other famous WAFB-TVanchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Liz Koh
- Scottie Hunter
- Cali Hubbard
- Kellie Sanchez
- Breanne Bizette
- Chris Rosato
- Perry Robinson
- Jay Grymes
- Steve Caparotta
- Steve Schneider
- Kevin Batiste