Last Updated on April 3, 2026 by Editor
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Abbie Black Biography
Abbie Black is an American working in the field of journalism as a general assignment anchor for KFMB. Before joining the station, she worked at KOKI FOX23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Abbie Black Height
Black stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Abbie Black Age
Black is 45 years old. She was born in 1981, but keeps her birthdate away from the limelight; thus, it is unknown when she celebrates her birthday. However, on January 1, 2021, she posted a Facebook post that revealed her age, captioning, “I started our first round the day after my 40th birthday.” This implied that the previous day, she turned 40.
Personal Life
Abbie Black Relatives and Family
Black was born to Jim Alford and Vicki Lynne. Raised in Northern California alongside her elder brother, Quinn Alford, she grew up a cowgirl on a cattle ranch and an avid fan of the Giants and 49ers.
Abbie Black Spouse and Children
Black tied the knot with Christopher on September 22, 2018, as suggested by her Facebook post on September 22, 2021, captioned“This time three years ago I said I do…” The couple has a daughter called Baxely. Baxely was born on April 16, 2022, and is 3 years old. This is evident in her Facebook post on May 16, 2022, captioned “Can’t believe our little sweet pea turned one month old today!…” During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, eating, and exploring San Diego restaurants.
Abbie Black Education
Black received her high school diploma before enrolling at Eastern Illinois University. She later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. She also enrolled at the University of Illinois in Springfield, Illinois, and earned her Master of Arts in Public Affairs Reporting.
Professional Life
Abbie Black Career
Black works as a general assignment reporter for KFMB VBS 8. The California native is passionate about serving her community and believes that not only is journalism about stories, but also the people sharing their stories. In addition, she is affiliated with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization, where she plays the role of a mentor.
Before joining the station, she worked at KOKI FOX23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There, she focused on delivering breaking news and reporting crime, which led her to win the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Spot News Award.
Black’s career as a journalist started at WAND-TV in Decatur, Illinois, where she was a reporter. Her reputation for deep enterprise reporting earned her a position as a fill-in anchor at WCIA CBS in Champaign-Springfield, Illinois. While in Champaign-Springfield, she covered political issues.
Abbie Black Net Worth
Black has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Abbie Black Salary
Black receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which she earns working as a general assignment reporter for KFMB.
Abbie Black Social Media
Black has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 7.2K on Facebook, over 1.9K on Instagram, and over 3.4K on X.
Abbie Black KFMB CBS 8
At KFMB CBS 8, Black works alongside her fellow journalists and meteorologists, such as;
- Jake Garegnani
- Karthik Venkataraman
- Alex Cheney
- Jenny Day
- Esmeralda Perez
- Steffi Roche
- Regina Yurrita
- Jeff Zevely
- Laura Cavanaugh
- Elizabeth Sanchez
