Leigha McNeil Biography
Leigha McNeil is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist working for WWL, serving as a traffic anchor and reporter. She has been working for the station since September 2022, after working as a multimedia journalist, weekend anchor, and Killen bureau reporter at KXXV 25 News for 2 years.
Leigha McNeil Age
McNeil likes to keep her personal life private; hence, she has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 20s, judging from her appearance.
Leigha McNeil Height
McNeil stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Leigha McNeil Family
McNeil grew up in New Orleans East with her parents and younger brother, but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also unknown if McNeil has any siblings.
Leigha McNeil Husband
McNeil is engaged and has a daughter, who was born on August 13, 2025. SHer daughter. On February 21, 2026, she posted herself on her Instagram account and captioned “1+1=3 She’s here! Actually she been here😂 Our biggest blessing🤍8/13/2025.”
McNeil also has three fur babies, Leo, Lucci, and Luca. During her free time, she enjoys painting, dancing, shopping, and spending time with her family. She also enjoys travelling with her fiancé and fur babies.
Leigha McNeil Net Worth
McNeil has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist.
Leigha McNeil Salary
McNeil earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Leigha McNeil Education
McNeil joined d the University of Louisiana at Lafayette after completing her studies at the Lusher Charter School. In 2019, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in English.
McNeil was a production assistant at News 15, the FOX and NBC affiliate in the region, while in college. Before her senior year, she was promoted to weekend anchor and multimedia journalist.
Leigha McNeil Career
McNeil is working for WWL, serving as a traffic anchor and reporter. The New Orleans native spent most of her time in Uptown New Orleans, where she finished high school. She spent two years at News 15 before moving to Waco, Texas, as a weekend anchor and multimedia journalist.
While in Waco, McNeil broadcast many stories, including the killing of Vanessa Guillen. She also helped create Uncovering Our History,” a half-hour Emmy Award-winning Black History Month special that shared the untold local stories of the Black community. It also illuminated the path toward understanding and healing from the racial divide in the Central Texas community.
Following her time in Waco, McNeil returned home and joined WWLT. She served as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and the National Association of Black Journalist.
Leigha McNeil Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 2K followers on Facebook, over 2.3K on Instagram, and over 700 on X.