Courtney Ann Jackson Profile
Courtney Ann Jackson is an American News Anchor and Multimedia Journalist working for WLBT-TV as a co-anchor of the 6 pm newscasts on WLBT 3 News and is a statewide reporter. She joined the station in November 2010 and at the same time worked for WDBD FOX 40 as a multimedia journalist till November 2012, when she transitioned to the news reporter and held the position till June 2018.
Courtney Ann Jackson Wiki
Full Name: Courtney Ann Jackson
Profession: News Anchor and Multimedia Journalist
Nationality: American
Education: The University of Mississippi
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: Not Available
Age / How Old is Courtney Ann Jackson?: Not Known
Place of Birth: Corinth, Mississippi
Country: United States Of America
Height / How tall is Courtney Ann Jackson?: 5 feet 6 inches
Parents: Not Available
Husband: Drew Hall
Children: Jackosn Thomas Hall
Salary: $ 20,000 – $ 100,000
Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
Courtney Ann Jackson Education
Ann Jackson is a proud alumnus of the University of Mississippi, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Spanish. Also, she was a graduate of Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the university.
During her stint at the university, she worked for NewsWatch, the student-run live broadcast, where she worked as a producer, reporter, and anchor. During the 2008 Presidential Debate, Ann Jackson was chosen as the station’s only credentialed Spin Alley reporter.
While at the university, Ann Jackson interned at Talk Radio News Service in Washington, D.C. While interning, she continued to hone her journalistic skills. She covered press conferences, House and Senate hearings, and other events in the city daily. She graduated from Corinth High School in 2006 with honors.
Courtney Ann Jackson Career
Ann works for WLBT-TV as a co-anchor of the 6 pm newscasts on WLBT 3 News and is a statewide reporter. She joined the station in November 2010 and at the same time worked for WDBD FOX 40 as a multimedia journalist till November 2012, when she transitioned to the news reporter and held the position till June 2018. In her role as a statewide reporter, she delivers stories on weekdays to WCBI in Columbus, WTOK in Meridian, WDAM in Hattiesburg, and WLOX in Biloxi.
Annually, she broadcasts the State Capitol throughout the legislative sessions and regularly secures exclusive interviews with lawmakers while helping her viewers sort out intricate matters of the day all over the state. Her statewide broadcasts are not limited to the state. For instance, she went to broadcast the finale of American Idol in 2016. She regularly goes to other parts of the state for notable breaking news and weather occasions.
Ann has reported on a variety of topics, such as the 2011 Mississippi River flood, presidential visits, a paranormal investigation of Vicksburg’s Duff Green Mansion, prison riot protests, the Scott Sisters’ release, hurricanes, floods, former Governor Haley Barbour’s controversial pardons, statewide and congressional elections among others.
During the Mississippi U.S. Senate Debate in 2018, Ann worked as a panelist. Her understanding of the Senate special election helped her deliver a Facebook live conversation for NBC News on how Mississippi’s election could affect the makeup of the Senate. Aside from appearing on-screen daily, she writes the stories, and shoots and edits her videos.
Honors/Awards
Ann got recognition from the Southeast Journalism Conference for “First Place-On-Site TV News Packaging”. The Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters Association also recognized her for producing “First Place-Best News Story in College.” In 2021, received the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Excellence in Broadcasting Award for TV Reporter in a Large Market.
In 2008, she was voted the university’s Student Media Center representative at the National College Media Convention. Ann was the moderator of the Associated Student Body NewsWatch Debate in the year 2009. She was recognized by the Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society, Delta Gamma Sorority, and National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Courtney Ann Jackson Personal Life, Family, Parents, and Husband
Ann Jackson’s age is unknown for she has managed to keep her day, month, and year of birth private. She stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 6 inches (1.62m). Ann Jackson was born and raised in Corinth, Mississippi but she has not disclosed any information about her parents and siblings.
Ann Jackson is married to Drew Hall, who is a photojournalist. The couple tied their knot on the 23rd of August, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Corinth. The Bamboo Forest Band-RAM Entertainment performed during the wedding. Kendall Poole Event Planning was the wedding planner. The duo is blessed with a son, Jackosn Thomas Hall, who was born in December 2023.
During her leisure, she likes discovering locally owned stores and restaurants and hanging out with her loved ones(family and friends). Also, Ann Jackson loves practicing her favorite dancing routines during her free time, or even traveling(she has traveled to Portugal, Italy, and Spain). Although she will always hold a particular place in her heart for North Mississippi, she has adored calling the Jackson region home since 2010.
Courtney Ann Jackson Salary and Net Worth
Being one of the top journalists for WLBT, Ann Jackson earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000. Ann Jackson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a News Anchor/Reporter.
Courtney Ann Jackson Facebook
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Courtney Ann Jackson WLBT
At WLBT Jackson works alongside;
- Howard Ballou
- Barbie Bassett
- Dave Roberts
- Lauren Hoffman
- Trey Mongrue
- Patrice Clark
- Cheryl Lasseter
- Melissa Payne
- Wilson Stribling
- Maggie Wade
- Rachel Coulter
- Patrick Ellis
- Peyton Garrison