Melanie Christopher Biography
Melanie Christopher is an American talk show host and News Anchor/reporter working for WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi, as an Evening News anchor, weekdays at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm on WJTV 12. She joined the station in 1982.
Melanie Christopher Age / Birthday
Christopher is 67 years old, she was born in 1957, she manages to keep information regarding her dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. Information regarding her dates of birth will be updated as soon as it is available.
Melanie Christopher Height / Measurements
Christopher is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 4 inches tall.
Melanie Christopher Partner/ Husband
She is happily married to her loving husband Patrick Sewell, a world-renowned interventional radiologist.
Melanie Christopher Kids / Children
The couple is blessed with four children. Oliver who is 34 as of 2024, and Mary Chris who is 31 as of 2024. Additionally, they have two kids from their previous marriages Mary Ellison who is 31 as of 2024 from Christopher’s previous marriage, and Sauny who is 22 as of 2024 from Sewell’s previous marriage. She was previously married to Stan Galicki, who used to do Friday’s home-improvement segments on WJTV’s A Mississippi Morning.
Melanie Christopher Family / Relatives
Christopher manages to keep information regarding her parents away from the limelight. Additionally, she shares no information regarding whether she has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Melanie Christopher Education
She’s a graduate of Oglethorpe University in Georgia; she majored in English.
Melanie Christopher Career
Christopher joined the WJTV team back in 1982, initially serving as a talk show host for the WJTV noon program. Over the years, she ascended the ranks within the newsroom, eventually becoming the anchor for the WJTV evening news. In addition to her role in journalism, Melanie is recognized as a devoted mother, advocate for health issues, and a passionate supporter of animal welfare. For Melanie, delivering the news goes beyond reporting on crime, weather, and sports; it’s about delving into the pressing questions and concerns affecting the community of Jackson, Mississippi.
From discussions on tax increases to fluctuations in gas prices and challenges in education, Melanie approaches each topic with a deeply personal investment, particularly when it impacts the lives of Mississippi residents. Throughout her career, she has covered significant events such as the Neshoba County trial of Edgar Ray Killen and provided extensive coverage during Hurricane Katrina. Moreover, Melanie’s dedication and excellence in journalism have been recognized with multiple Associated Press awards. She completed her education at Oglethorpe University in Georgia, where she earned a degree in English.
Melanie Christopher Salary
Christopher receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Melanie Christopher Net Worth
Through Christopher’s career as a talk show host and News Anchor/reporter, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Melanie Christopher WJTV
Christopher works with WJTV where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Jeremy Harrell
- Marie Mennefield
- Thao Ta
- Kayla Thompson
- Gracie Dencausse
- Megan Hanna
- Kayla Hudson
- Ken South
- Roberto Zamora
- David Edelstein
- Blake Levine
- Camden Morris
Melanie Christopher Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Christopher is active on her social media accounts. She has about 2.9k followers on her Facebook Page, about 1k followers on her Twitter account, and around 893 followers on her Instagram account.