Bo Williams Biography
Bo Williams is an American Anchor, Sports Director, and Reporter working for WATE 6, serving as a news anchor for 6 On Your Side. He has been working for the station since July 2002, after working for WBRZ in Baton Rouge for 3 years.
Bo Williams Age
Williams was born on February 16th, but has not disclosed the year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 50s, judging from his appearance. He celebrates his birthday on February 16th, as evidenced by his coworker, Ken Weathers, wishing him a happy birthday via a Facebook post on February 16, 2020. Ken captioned the post “I want to wish the happiest of birthdays to my buddy and all-around great guy, WATE Bo…We have had a lot of fun over the years, and looking forward to many more!”
Bo Williams Height
Williams stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Bo Williams Family
Williams grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Williams has any siblings.
Bo Williams Wife
Williams is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. He has two sons, as evidenced by his Instagram post on June 16, 2025, where he shared a video of himself and his sons and captioned “I’m so blessed – these two make every day feel like Father’s Day !” He has a black lab named Brodie, an Australian Shepherd named Gibson, and a cat named Tess.
Bo Williams Net Worth
Williams has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor, Sports Director, and Reporter.
Bo Williams Salary
Williams earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Bo Williams WATE 6
Williams is working at WATE 6 alongside other famous WATE 6 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Tearsa Smith
- Stan Smith
- Lori Tucker
- Ella Wales
- Ken Weathers
- Matt Condon
Bo Williams Education
Williams joined Miami University in 1985 after completing his high school education. In 1989, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Bo Williams Career
Williams is working for WATE 6, serving as a news anchor for 6 On Your Side. He loves the local news because it helps him get into the community and find ways to either display or improve the city.
Before joining WATE 6, Williams worked as a sports director for WBRZ in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from 1999 to 2002. He also served WCBD in Charleston, South Carolina, as a sports director for 7 years before moving to Baton Rouge. Moreover, he worked for WPDE in Florence/Myrtle Beach from 1989 to 1992. He started as a weekend sportscaster and was later promoted to sports director in 1991.
During his career, Williams has received several awards, including South Carolina Associated Press Awards, a Media General Circle of Excellence Award, and an Emmy Best Newscast Award. Gambit Weekly named him as Best of Baton Rouge.
Williams works as the President of the Advisory Board for the John T. O’Connor Senior Center in Knoxville and volunteers as an MC for many events for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Previously, he served as a Cub Scout Den Leader as well as a youth soccer coach.
Bo Williams Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 4K followers on Facebook, over 700 on Instagram, and over 5.3K on X.