Jerry Hayes Profile
Jerry Hayes is an American retired Emmy Award-winning Anchor and Reporter, known for having worked at WHNT in Huntsville, Alabama as a weekday evening anchor. He worked for the station from March 1979 to his retirement in March 2024.
Jerry Hayes Career and Education
He went to Tennessee State University where he attained his college degree. When it comes to his profession, Hayes recently served at WHNT News 19 as a weekday evening news co-anchor, appearing on the 4 and 6 PM newscasts, alongside Christine Killimayer.
Prior to joining WHNT, he spent some time as an intern at WTVF, the CBS affiliate in Nashville. He later on joined WHTV where he started off by serving as a reporter and later on as the weekend anchor. After several years, he began serving as the 6 and 10 main anchors in November 1983.
Since joining WHNT News 19, Hayes has enclosed several stories including the White House and so much more. He has also won quite a number of awards including nine Emmy Nominations, two Emmy Awards, and 12 Region Edward R. Murrow Awards for Best Sports Reporting. In 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2006, and 2005, he received the Associated Press Television Award for Best News Anchor based in Alabama.
Jerry Hayes Age
Hayes is 70 years old as of 2024. He was born on March 30, 1954, in the United States, and therefore celebrates his birthday on the 30th of March every year.
Jerry Hayes Height
Hayes stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Quick Facts About Hayes
| Age | 70 years old as of 2024 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Jerry Hayes Family
Hayes was born and raised by his parents in Nashville, Tennessee but he has not disclosed the names of his parents and siblings. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Jerry Hayes’s Wife
Hayes has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. It is therefore not known if Hayes is engaged to someone or whether he is married. It is also not known if he has any children. During his free time, he loves spending time with his family. That’s especially true now that he is a grandfather! He loves to fish, play golf, and watch his Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators! If you ever run into Jerry, say hello.
Jerry Hayes Salary
Being one of the top anchors and reporters for WHNT, Hayes earned an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Jerry Hayes’s Net Worth
Hayes has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Jerry Hayes Illness | Cancer
In March 2017, Hayes revealed to the public about his health. He said that in December 2016, severe pain led him to the emergency room. Dr. Kathryn Cox discovered abnormalities, including a kidney mass alongside gallstones. Surgery removed the tumor, revealing early-stage kidney cancer. However, he underwent a major surgery to remove the cancer cells and he is now in good health.
Jerry Hayes Weight Loss
Hayes talked about his cancer and mentioned that he’s trying to get healthier by losing weight and exercising more. As soon as he shares more about his weight loss later, there will be an update.
Jerry H ayes WHNT
Hayes worked at WHNT alongside other famous WHNT anchors and reporters including;
- Rocco DiSangro
- Christina Edwards
- Steve Johnson
- Christine Killimayer
- Alex Puckett
- Melissa Riopka
- Greg Screws
- Jason Simpson
- Kelley Smith
- Olivia Whitmire
- Ben Smith
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