Devon Walsh is a journalist and news anchor for WHTM-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program abc27 News
Breakthrough:Interned with ABC News Nightline during her time at the University of Notre Dame in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Devon Walsh
- Full Name: Devon Walsh
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program abc27 News
- Current Employer: WHTM-TV
- Place of Birth: Fairhope, Alabama
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Tim Hecker
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and Journalist
- Notable Work: WKRG News 5
Devon Walsh Age
Devon Walsh's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at McGill-Toolen Catholic High School, Rollins College, and other institutions.
- McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
- Rollins College
- University of Notre Dame
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: American Studies
Career & Work
Devon Walsh's career includes news and reporting roles with WKRG-TV, a television station and ABC News.
Organization: WKRG-TV
Role: Weekday news anchor
Period: From 2015
Details: Mobile, Alabama
Organization: WKRG-TV
Role: Morning news anchor
Period: Approximately seven years before 2015
Details: Mobile, Alabama · Anchored WKRG News 5 This Morning following her return to the Gulf Coast from Birmingham.
Organization: WKRG-TV
Role: Television news anchor
Period: Before 2002
Details: Mobile, Alabama · Worked at WKRG in Mobile before relocating to Birmingham.
Organization: ABC News
Role: Nightline intern
Period: 1997
Details: Interned with the Nightline team associated with Ted Koppel during her university years.
Role: Television news anchor
Details: Birmingham, Alabama
Organization: WKRG-TV
Role: Newsroom intern
Details: Mobile, Alabama · Gained early newsroom experience alongside broadcasters including Mel Showers, Peter Albrecht and meteorologist John Nodar.
Rise to Fame
Devon Walsh rose to prominence for her role on the television show WKRG News 5.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes WKRG News 5, News 5 This Morning, and Pet of the Week.
- TV Show: WKRG News 5 (News anchor) — Local television newscasts serving the Mobile-Pensacola region
- TV Show: News 5 This Morning (Morning news anchor) — Hosted for approximately seven years before changing to weekday anchoring in 2015
- TV Show: Pet of the Week (Host and reporter) — Recurring animal adoption feature produced in cooperation with the Mobile SPCA
- TV Show: Golden Apple (Reporter) — News features recognizing noteworthy local teachers and educational contributions
Notable Coverage
- Golden Apple teacher recognition – WKRG News 5 – 2026 – Reported on local teachers recognized through WKRG's Golden Apple education features
Awards & Achievements
- Alabama broadcasting recognition — Alabama Broadcasters Association — Broadcast journalism
Devon Walsh Family & Relationships
Devon Walsh is married to Tim Hecker. She has 2 children, Sam and Janie.
- Children:
- Sam
- Janie
Lesser Known Facts
- Was born at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama, and grew up in the Mobile area.
- Spent childhood summers with her extended family around Mobile Bay.
- Studied classical piano for fourteen years and continued playing as an adult.
- Has worked with the Mobile SPCA through the Pet of the Week segment to help animals find adoptive homes.
- Attended Rollins College before transferring to the University of Notre Dame.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Devon Walsh
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Fairhope, Alabama
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Tim Hecker
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
