Diana Davis Biography
Diana Davis is an Emmy award-winning American journalist currently working as a senior news anchor and reporter at KAIT-TV in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. She joined the station in February 1989.
Diana Davis Age| Birthday
How old is Davis? She is around 55 years old as of 2024. Her age is currently unavailable, research is ongoing, and we will update it as soon as it is available.
Diana Davis Education
Davis attended Raytown South High from 1981 to 1983, afterward, she joined the University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications in Lawrence, Kansas where she graduated with a degree in Journalism.
Diana Davis Height|Weight
She stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70kgs.
Diana Davis Family
Davis was born in Raytown, United States, however, she has not revealed information regarding her family members. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Diana Davis Husband|Married
Davis is happily married to her husband Mitch Wright, however, she has not revealed more information regarding her husband. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Diana Davis Children| kids
Davis and her husband Mitch Wright are blessed with two children named Destiny and Will. Destiny, followed in her mother’s footsteps, as a news anchor, in addition, After completing her studies at Arkansas State University, she began her professional journey as a reporter at KAIT. She later transitioned to become an anchor on Good Morning Region 8. Following this, she served as the morning anchor for “Tucson Today” in Arizona for a two-year period. Currently, she is set to join WKYT, a Gray Media station located in Lexington, Kentucky, where she will anchor the morning show. Will s a senior at Jonesboro High School and has found success as a singer-songwriter. Additionally, he loves playing basketball, football, golf, and running track.
Diana Davis Career
Davis is a senior news anchor and reporter at KAIT-TV. She was recognized for her outstanding 25 years of service in the television industry with the Silver Circle award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Davis has a wealth of experience and knowledge about Region 8, which proved valuable during crises like the EF3 tornado in Jonesboro in March 2020. Starting her journalism journey in high school, Davis’s passion led her to become an editor for her hometown newspaper. She later graduated with a Journalism degree from the University of Kansas. Davis’s career highlights include working at WIBW-TV in Topeka, covering various stories, and joining KAIT in 1989.
Davis’s investigative reporting at KAIT has earned her numerous awards, covering topics from Alzheimer’s disease to uncovering World War II prisoner camps in Region 8. She is known for her medical reporting, taking audiences inside operating rooms for procedures like open-heart surgery. Davis has also tackled issues like the adoption system and confronted red tape. Beyond journalism, Davis is involved in community service, coordinating efforts to gather school supplies for children in need. She’s received recognition from various organizations, served on executive boards, and often moderates political debates. Despite her busy career, Davis values being a mother to her children, Destiny and Will. Davis continues to share inspiring stories through her work and remains dedicated to serving Region 8 with accuracy and accountability after more than 34 years in the field.
Awards and Honors
- Silver Circle award
- NAJA’s coveted Betty W. Robbins Volunteer of the Year Award
- Emmy Awards
- Arkansas Association Press Awards
Davis has been acknowledged by various organizations including the Arkansas Associated Press, the Jonesboro Classroom Teachers Association, the American Cancer Society, the Arkansas Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, AY Magazine’s Most Powerful Women of Arkansas in 2014, and she was selected for the Arkansas Business and Politics’ 2019 Class of Northeast Arkansas Women in Business.
KAIT 8 Colleagues
- Rhondaja Howard
- Logan Whaley
- Alejandra Hernández
- Ryan Vaughan
- Jace Passmore
- Chris Hudgison
- Matthew Schwartz
- Maddie Sexton
Diana Davis Salary|Net Worth
Davis has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 Million which she earns from her career.
Frequently asked questions about Davis
Who is Davis?
Diana Davis is an Emmy award-winning American journalist currently working as a senior news anchor and reporter at KAIT-TV in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. She joined the station in February 1989.
Is Davis Married?
Davis is happily married to her husband Mitch Wright, however, she has not revealed more information regarding her husband. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Where does Davis Live?
This information is under review and will be available soon.
