Who is Tisha Powell?
Tisha Powell is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist who works as an anchor and reporter at KWTX’s affiliate, WAFB 9 News in Baton Rogue, Louisiana. She has been working with the station since August 2021. Previously, Tisha worked as the primary anchor and reporter at WTVD-TV in the Raleigh and Durham metro areas of North Carolina. Before that, she worked as an anchor and health reporter at KABB-TV in San Antonio Texas. Powell has also worked as a reporter and producer for WCBI-TV in Columbus, Mississippi.
Tisha Powell Date of Birth/ Age
Powell was born in Baton Rogue Louisiana although her exact age is not known as she has managed to keep her date of birth away from the public. However, we will update this information once it is available.
Tisha Powell Height/ Weight
Powell is 5 feet and 7 inches tall on average and has a healthy weight.
Tisha Powell’s Parents and Siblings
Powell was born and raised in Baton Rogue Louisiana by her loving and caring parents. She however manages to keep information regarding her parents, siblings and extended members of her family away from the limelight. We will update this information once it is available to the public.
Tisha Powell Spouse/ Partner/ Husband
Powell is happily married to James Wayne, a pediatrician and retired Army Colonel. They have been together for more than 20 years since tying the knot in 1998. Powell and her husband are blessed with two adorable girls, Nina and Evangeline Jaymes.
Tisha Powell Kids/ Children
Powell and her husband James are blessed with two adorable girls, Nina and Evangeline Jaymes. The elder one Nina, is a proud graduate of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
Tisha Powell Education
Powell attended H.L. Bourgeois High School. From there she graduated with a major in broadcast journalism and a minor in political science from Loyola University New Orleans. Powell also holds a Master of science in communication and leadership from Purdue University.
Tisha Powell Career
Tisha is an American journalist who works as an anchor and reporter at KWTX’s affiliate, WAFB 9 News in Baton Rogue, Louisiana. She began her journalism career in Columbus, Mississippi, working as a reporter and producer for WCBI-TV. After that, she moved to New Orleans to work for WDSU-TV, where she visited Honduras to report on Hurricane Mitch’s destruction. Following her husband’s transfer, a U.S. Army officer, to San Antonio, Tisha joined KABB-TV’s news team as an anchor and health reporter. During her time there, she covered the Spurs’ 2003 NBA Championship run and the Texas Seven’s escape.
Before joining WAFB 9 News, Tisha was a primary anchor and reporter for WTVD-TV in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina. She returned to New Orleans during her 16 years there to cover Hurricane Katrina. She also covered the Pope’s visit to Philadelphia, the UNC Tar Heels’ run to the Final Four, and the Carolina Panthers’ run to Super Bowl 50.
Tisha also interviewed prominent people like Dr. Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. In addition, Tisha has jumped with the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team at Laurinburg, North Carolina. She is a lifelong Girl Scout and also a member of The Links, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the National Association of Black Journalists.
How Much Does Tisha Powell Earn/ Salary?
Powell earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000 – $ 500,000.
How Much is Tisha Powell’s Worth/ Net Worth?
As an anchor/reporter, Powell has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million – $ 5 million.
Tisha Powell’s X Handle
Powell is active on X@TishaOnTV, Facebook, Instagram @tishapowell, and other social media platforms. You can also reach her via email.