Alex Coleman Biography
Alex Coleman is an American Emmy award-winning Anchor and Reporter working for WREG where he co-anchors the top-rated 4 & 4:30 news and also co-anchors Live At 9, a news, interview & entertainment program. He has been working for the station since December 2018.
Alex Coleman Age
Coleman was born on September 14 but he has not disclosed the year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 40s, judging from his appearance.
Alex Coleman Height
Coleman stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Alex Coleman Family
Coleman was born and raised in the United States with his mother Clara Coleman who died at the age of 96 years. He was also raised alongside his brother Philip Coleman who supported him throughout their mother’s illness.
Alex Coleman Wife
Coleman is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Alex being in any past relationship with anyone.
Alex Coleman’s Net Worth
Coleman has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Alex Coleman Salary
Coleman earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Alex Coleman Career
Coleman works as an evening anchor at WREG-TV, and co-anchors Live At 9, a news, interview, and entertainment program. Additionally, he co-anchors the top-rated 4 & 4:30 news. Prior to joining WREG, Alex went to the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. There, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Communication. He also served as news director, anchor & reporter for the university’s TV station. In addition to that, he was honored with the Alpha Epsilon Rho Award for outstanding Broadcast Senior.
He has had stops in Alabama, as a news reporter and anchor and also in various radio stations. Coleman is a motivational speaker, mainly targeting schools and civic groups. Coleman is a Team Read volunteer coach for Shelby County Schools. He is an active member of NATAS and the National Association of Black Journalists. Additionally, he served on boards for the Fogelman YMCA, Memphis Music Foundation, the Blues Foundation, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Latino Memphis, and the Boys and Girls Club.
Coleman won Emmy awards for WREG, including when he covered the commemoration of MLK50 in 2009 and 2013 the Inaugurations of President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. He has hosted countless shows and ceremonies, including; the Blues Music Awards Show, the Zion Community Project ceremony & Blues 4 Prostate Cancer Education concert featuring Buddy Guy.
Coleman hosted the National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Awards, the Latino Memphis Gala, the Bobby Rush Memphis Latino Leadership Awards, and the NAACP Freedom Fund Gala. He is a music enthusiast and a big fan of movies. Coleman brought to light that spends his free time running, traveling reading, and cheering for the Memphis Tiger Basketball & Football team, the Memphis Grizzlies, and his Alabama Crimson Tide Football team.
Alex Coleman CBS12 News
Coleman is working at CBS12 News where he works alongside other famous CBS12 News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Shay Arthur
- Colin Cody
- Todd Demer
- Marcus Hunter
- Jessica Gertler
- Greg Hurst
- Jim Jaggers
- Jordan James
- Bria Jones
- Zaneta Lowe
Alex Coleman Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.