Muriel Bailey Biography
Muriel Bailey is an American journalist working for WBMA as a weekday evening anchor at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. & 10 p.m. since she was promoted in December 2021. She joined the station in November 2019 as a weekend anchor and reporter. Previously, she worked in Mobile as a reporter at NBC15 for four years.
Muriel Bailey Education
Bailey joined Northwestern State University in 2004 after finishing her education at St Mary’s Academy. In 2008, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism. During college, she served as an NSU Angel and a radio show host. She also worked as an anchor on the school’s news station, NSU 22. Further, she won the 2008 Most Outstanding Journalism Student. She furthered her studies at Troy University, where she received her Master’s degree in Strategic Communications.
Muriel Bailey Career
Bailey has worked for WBMA as a weekday evening anchor at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. & 10 p.m. since she was promoted in December 2021. Upon joining the station, she initially worked as a weekend anchor and reporter. Moreover, she served as an adjunct professor at the University of South Alabama, teaching an online media writing course.
Bailey is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 10 years. She worked in Mobile as a reporter at NBC15 for four years before moving to Birmingham. She worked at WAFF 48 in Huntsville before moving to Mobile.
Bailey served WTVY in Dothan for two years, where she broadcast city and county government. While in Dothan, she broadcast a hostage situation and a bus shooting in Midland City that gained national attention. Additionally, she broadcast the Houston County gambling controversy.
Bailey kickstarted her career at WWL in New Orleans as an associate producer on the morning show in 2008. She serves as a member of the Baltimore Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Black Journalists.
Muriel Bailey Age
Bailey was born on April 18, 1989, in New Orleans, United States of America. She is 39 years old as of 2025. She celebrates her birthday on April 18th, as evidenced by her X bio captioned “Born April 18.” On April 19, 2025, she posted herself on her Instagram account and captioned it “Year 39 💫HappyBirthdaytoMe Thankful for another year.”
Muriel Bailey Height
Bailey stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Muriel Bailey Family
Bailey grew up in New Orleans alongside her brothers. Her brother celebrates his birthday on January 27th, as evidenced by her Instagram post on January 27, 2025, captioned “Wishing my brother a Happy Birthday today! 🎂 ❤️.” Her youngest brother was born on November 1, 2001, and is 23 years old as of 2024. On November 1, 2024, she posted a photo of them on her Instagram account and captioned it “My baby brother turns 23 today! 🎂…I love being his big sister!” Even so, she has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents.
Muriel Bailey Wife
Bailey is openly lesbian and married. She got married in October 2014, as evidenced by her sharing her wedding photo and captioning it “Year 7 ❤️ #happyanniversary.” During her free time, she loves to watch TV, read, travel, and enjoys social media.
Muriel Bailey Net Worth
Bailey has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Muriel Bailey Salary
Bailey earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Muriel Bailey WBMA
Bailey is working at WBMA, where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Jeff Speegle
- Megan Scarano
- Jamie Hale
- Riley Blackwell
- Valerie Bell
- Cynthia Gould
- Johnny Congdon
- Mary Barron