Ross Adams Biography
Ross Adams is an American award-winning journalist working at WAPT-TV in Jackson, Mississippi as an Investigative Reporter. He joined the station in 2007 after working for WJTV News Channel.
Ross Adams Education
Adams attended Mississippi State University for Women in Columbus, MS. Here, he started with broadcast journalism, the specialty that became the basis of his professional success. Adams’ educational life was not limited to the merely theoretical side of the profession of journalism. On the contrary, he just did not stick to the classrooms and took part in practice-related matters of news production. His involvement with him at WXVT, a local news-producing station, opened the door to professionalism, which was vital to his career development.
Besides that, Adams’ interest in history with an emphasis on the Civil Rights movement was an avocation and one of the essential factors that influenced his worldview and literary orientations. He had this passion for the past that extended beyond his leisure; it was a very fundamental part of his life that he discovered on the Natchez Trace Parkway while traveling along and in libraries, bookstores, and coffee shops when he sat down to do a bit of soul-searching.
Ross Adams Career
Adams serves as an investigative reporter for 16 WAPT News. Adam’s career has endured for almost twenty years, thus making him a staple of the news in Jackson as he brings with him a bag of experience, and his heart is set on pursuing the truth. From there he went to Biloxi where he was employed as a reporter and photographer developing his written and visual skills through which he documented the tales of the Gulf Coast.
In 1999, Adams’ working life began to take off as he was sent to the ivory towers of power in Washington D. C. where he used to broadcast for Cable News 21. In no time his experience at the capital of the country has without any doubt deepened his journalistic dexterity thanks to which he has an all-encompassing comprehension of the political and social matters which form the foundation of the society. First, he joined WCBI in Columbus until 2007, then transferred to WJTV in Jackson. It was during this period when recognition from the Associated Press and the Mississippi Association of Broadcast was offered to pin him down as an outstanding reporter and a man dedicated to the craft.
In addition to his newsroom existence, Adams also enjoys a vibrant community life. Among all, his love for history that revolves around the civil rights movement not only guides his professional life but also defines his personal life as well. He is famous for doing what Naam Tichay Jakhay, the historic Natchez Trace, and the rich mosaic of Mississippi’s past. In addition, Church is one of the activities he is fully involved in, and finds the peace he longs for in quiet places like libraries, coffee shops, and stores, thinking about the stories that guide the present day. Adam’s career is mixed of professionalism, and occasion whether press or social engagement. He made an immeasurable contribution to the journalism area and to the community of Jackson.
Ross Adams Age
Adams likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year, date, and month he was born. Therefore, his birthday remains a mystery to everyone. However, he might be in his 40s.
Ross Adams Height
Adams stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Ross Adams Family
Adams has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. Moreover, no one knows whether Adams has any siblings.
Ross Adams Wife|Children
Adams maintains privacy over his personal life, therefore his relationship status remains unknown to others. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone. Furthermore, no one knows whether he has any children.
Ross Adams’ Net Worth
Adams has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a Journalist.
Ross Adams Salary
Adams earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500 while working at WAPT-TV as an Investigative Reporter.
Ross Adams WAPT-TV
Adams works at WAPT-TV where he works alongside other famous WAPT-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- David Hartman
- Isabel Davis
- Katie Garch
- Christina Kay
- Sydney Goldberg
- Joe Cook
- Bradley Davis
- Erin Pickens
- Scott Simmons
- Troy Johnson
- Megan West
- Kelley Kosuda
- Jeff Rossen