Tamika Alexander Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, WHNT, Family, Husband, Net Worth, and Salary

Tamika Alexander Biography

Tamika Alexander is an American Anchor and Reporter working for WHNT as an Evening News Anchor for the 5,6,9 and 10 pm newscasts. She has been working for the station since March 2024 after working for WVUA-TV.

Tamika Alexander Age

Alexander likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born. However, she might be in her 40s.

Tamika Alexander Height

Alexander stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 5 inches.

Tamika Alexander Family

Alexander was born and raised in Tuscaloosa United States and is close to her parents as she often post their photo on her social media accounts. She has however not mentioned the names of her parents or if she has any siblings.

Tamika Alexander Husband

Alexander is a single mum to one son named Jayden and she loves her son so much as she often posts his photos on her social accounts. However, it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Alexander being in any past relationship with anyone.

Tamika Alexander Net Worth

Alexander has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.

Tamika Alexander Salary

Alexander earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.

Tamika Alexander Education

Alexander attended Tuscaloosa City Schools and graduate of Central High School. Later, she joined the University of Alabama where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication. While studying for her bachelor’s degree, she interned at WJRD. As of 2024, Alexander is studying at the University of Alabama for her master’s degree in creative arts and journalism.

Tamika Alexander Career

Alexander works as an evening news anchor  for the 5,6,9 and 10 p.m. newscasts at WHNT. Before joining WHNT, she worked for WVUA-TV as a Senior News Anchor from January 2002 to March 2024. Alexander worked with the station for over two decades, holding various positions such as associate producer, producer, reporter, and anchor.

Throughout her tenure at WVUA, she has mentored numerous University of Alabama students, some of whom have joined the News 19 team. Alexander has been at the forefront of breaking news stories and has covered a wide range of events. This includes significant moments like the hiring and retirement of Alabama football coach Nick Saban, the Natalee Holloway case, and the Joran van der Sloot extortion trial. She also covered the ordeal of West Alabama native Alex Drueke, who was captured and later released by Russian forces in Ukraine.

As a producer, Alexander was honored by the Alabama Associated Press Broadcasters Association for delivering the Best Regularly Scheduled Newscast. Additionally, during her time in Tuscaloosa, she contributed to the United Way of West Alabama. One of Alexander’s most impactful journalistic endeavors involved interviewing Anthony Ray Hinton, who had been wrongly convicted of the 1985 murders of two fast-food restaurant managers in Birmingham. Hinton spent 28 years on death row before being exonerated and released in 2015, a story that gained attention through the movie “Just Mercy.” Alexander’s coverage of Hinton earned her the Best Feature award from the Alabama Broadcasters Association in 2021.

Tamika Alexander Philanthropy

Alexander is actively involved in various organizations, including serving on the Alabama One Credit Union Board of Directors and the City of Tuscaloosa Elevate Advisory Committee. She is also a graduate of Leadership Tuscaloosa. Her contributions have been recognized through features in Tuscaloosa Magazine as a Most Intriguing Person in 2017 and as a Top 40 Under 40 Business Professional by The Tuscaloosa News in 2018. In 2020, she was hailed as a COVID-19 hero by U.S. Representative Terri Sewell for her efforts in aiding those affected by the pandemic. Additionally, she has been nominated for an Empowering Women in Industry Award and was named a Power Mover by Alabama Power in March 2022.

Tamika Alexander Leaving WVUA-TV

Alexander left WVUA-TV in March 2024 to embark on a new adventure. She showed strong determination in handling both her job and raising her son, Jayden. Now that Jayden is about to finish high school, Alexander thinks it’s a good time to start something new in her life.

Tamika Alexander WVUA-TV

Alexander is worked at WVUA-TV where she worked alongside other famous WVUA-TV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;

1. Jabaree Prewitt
2. Gary Harris
3. Stu McCann
4. Richard Scott

Tamika Alexander Social Media Platforms

She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 1.2k followers on Facebook.