Mel Showers is an American journalist and retired news anchor for Wkrg.
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Best Known For:WKRG News 5
Breakthrough:Became the first African American news anchor in the Mobile, Alabama television market in 1980
10 Quick Facts About Mel Showers
- Full Name: Mel Showers
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: WKRG News 5
- Current Role: Retired News Anchor
- Current Employer:Wkrg
- Age: 81 years old
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1945
- Place of Birth: Mobile, Alabama
- Marital Status: Married
Mel Showers Age
Mel Showers is about 81 years old as of 2026. Mel Showers was born in 1945.
Career & Work
Mel Showers' career includes news and reporting roles with WKRG News 5, a news outlet.
Organization: WKRG News 5
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1969–2019
Details: Mobile, Alabama · Retired after 50 years
Rise to Fame
Mel Showers gained recognition as retired News Anchor on the television show WKRG News 5.
Lesser Known Facts
- Showers served as a staple of the Gulf Coast news for 50 years, a rare milestone in the television industry.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Mel Showers
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1945
- Age: 81
- Birthday: January 1
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Mobile, Alabama
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
