William Puckett Biography
William Puckett is an American journalist working for WVLT as an anchor and multimedia journalist since joining the station in September 2020. Previously, he worked for WYMT Mountain News, WVLT’s sister station in Hazard, as a morning anchor and reported both the news and sports for 3 years.
William Puckett Education
Puckett joined Western Kentucky University in 2013 when he finished his high school education at Evansville Central High School. In 2017, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism.
William Puckett Career
Puckett works for WVLT as an anchor and multimedia journalist. Previously, he worked for WYMT Mountain News, WVLT’s sister station in Hazard, as a morning anchor and reported both the news and sports for 3 years. While in Hazard, he broadcasted big stories including the Black Jewel Coal bankruptcy that led to the unemployment of over 1,000 coal miners nationwide. His coverage helped the station win awards from the Associated Press.
Puckett also broadcasted high school and UK sports, for which a first-place award in sports reporting from the Associated Press. Also, he won another first-place award in political reporting for broadcasting the heavily opposed Kentucky governor’s race, His report also incorporated an interview with then-Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin, and Vice President Mike Pence. In 2020, the Kentucky Broadcasters Association ranked him 1st place the best reporter in Kentucky.
William Puckett Age
Puckett likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 20s.
William Puckett Height
Puckett stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
William Puckett Family
Puckett was born to Darcy and Kyle Puckett. In May and June 2021, he posted them on his Instagram account and wished them a happy Father’s and Happy Mother’s Day respectively. Even so, he has not disclosed more information about his parents. It is also not known if Puckett has any siblings.
William Puckett Wife
Puckett married Sydney Reeves on October 3, 2021. On October 3, 2023, he posted a picture of them on his Instagram account and wished her a happy 2nd anniversary. They started dating in 2013 and he proposed to her in February 2019. The pair has a Cavapoo named Sunday Grace.
Sydney was born on November 11, 1995, and is 28 years old as of 2023. On November 11, 2021, he posted a picture of them together and wished her a happy 26th birthday. During his free time, he enjoys eating Chipotle, watching football, or singing his alma mater’s fight song.
William Puckett Net Worth
Puckett has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
William Puckett Salary
Puckett earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
WVLT
Puckett is working at WJBF where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Ted Hall
- Brittany Tarwater
- Christyn Allen
- Jared Austin
- Heather Haley
- Ben Cathey
- Kyle Grainger