Deidra Dukes Bio
Deidra Dukes is an American journalist currently serving as an anchor of the weekend editions of FOX 5 News at 6 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. Dukes joined FOX 5 family in 2005. She first appeared on television as an anchor-reporter in Fresno and Redding.
From the sunny West Coast, she headed east to do general assignment reporting at Pittsburgh’s WPXI-TV. Three years later, Atlanta viewers first saw Deidra reporting for cross-town rival WSB-TV. She made the leap to FOX 5 News in 2005.
Deidra goes the extra mile for every assignment! She is most proud of her contributions to coverage of metro Atlanta’s biggest stories, such as the Fulton County Courthouse shootings.
Since moving to Atlanta, Deidra has involved herself in a number of community programs, working closely with groups such as the Junior League of Atlanta, the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, and as an adviser to the American Red Cross Minority Recruitment Program.
Deidra Dukes Age
Dukes is 60 years old as of 2022. He was born on December 3, 1962, in California, United States. Deidra celebrates her birthday on 3 December every year and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Deidra Dukes Height
Dukes has not revealed her exact height and weight. However, she stands at an average height and moderate weight.
Deidra Dukes Education
Dukes went to Chico State (Go Wildcats!) where she earned her B.A. in Communications. She then went ahead and joined California State University where she also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Information and Communication Studies.
Deidra Dukes Family
Dukes was born in California, United States. She is the daughter of Marion Dukes and Semper Fi. Her father was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who joined the Marines right after high school. During that time Dukes and her family lived on base for one year. Her father died in 2013 of diabetes. Dukes spent her childhood in Oceanside, CA along with her younger brother.
Deidra Dukes Husband
Dukes is currently single and she likes to keep her marital status away from the public. Previously, she was married to her now ex-husband and with whom she has a son known as Mike. Dukes and her now ex-husband both co-parent their child. Deidra and her son make their home in south Fulton County.
Deidra Dukes Salary
She earns an annual salary ranging between $ 46, 000 to $ 100, 500 from her career as an anchor of the weekend editions of FOX 5 News at 6 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m.
Deidra Dukes Net worth
Dukes has an estimated net worth of about $ 1 million- $ 5 million as of 2023. Her main source of income is her successful career as a journalist.