Lori Tucker is an American journalist best known for playing Evening anchor in WATE 6 News.
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Best Known For:The television show WATE 6 News
Breakthrough:Joined WATE-TV in Knoxville in 1993
10 Quick Facts About Lori Tucker
- Full Name: Lori Tucker
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show WATE 6 News
- Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and Journalist
- Net Worth: $362,000-$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $61,000-$264,000 (Estimated range)
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Arkansas State University and University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
- Arkansas State University
- Field of Study: Early Childhood Education
- Period: 1977–1978
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- Field of Study: Radio, Television and Film
- Period: 1978–1980
Career & Work
Lori Tucker's career includes news and reporting roles with WATE-TV, a television station and WOAI-TV / KMOL-TV.
Organization: WATE-TV
Role: Evening news anchor
Period: 1993–2026
Details: Knoxville, Tennessee · Final on-air day reported as October 16, 2026; retirement announced in March 2026.
Organization: WOAI-TV / KMOL-TV
Role: News anchor
Details: San Antonio, Texas · Reported in San Antonio before moving to Knoxville.
Organization: KHTV
Role: News anchor
Details: Houston, Texas · Worked at Houston Channel 39.
Organization: KATV
Role: Reporter
Details: Little Rock, Arkansas
Rise to Fame
Lori Tucker rose to prominence for her role on the television show WATE 6 News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: WATE 6 News (Evening anchor, 1993-2026)
Awards & Achievements
- Edward R. Murrow Award — 11 p.m. newscast
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lori Tucker
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$264,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $362,000–$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
