Last Updated on March 5, 2026 by Precious
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Sheldon Haygood Biography
Sheldon Haygood is an American working in the field of journalism as an anchor and reporter at WBRC 6 News. Haygood started his career in the year 1994 at WBRC 6 News. Before joining the station, he worked for WNCF-TV in Montgomery, Alabama.
Sheldon Haygood Height
Haygood stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Sheldon Haygood Age
Haygood keeps his birthdate and year away from the limelight. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.
Personal Life
Sheldon Haygood Relatives and Family
Sheldon is married and the father of six incredible children.Sheldon grew up all over as the son in a military family.
Sheldon Haygood Spouse and Children
Haygood is happily married and has been blessed with six children, however, he manages to keep his marital and relationship status private. Nonetheless, we will update this information when details regarding it are available to the public.
Sheldon Haygood Education
During his high school years, Sheldon was involved in team sports. But once out, he tried his hand at radio, working as a disc jockey. He received his degree in Journalism from Southwest Texas State University.
Professional Life
Sheldon Haygood Career
Haygood has been with WBRC FOX6 since 1994, working as a sports reporter and anchor. Over time, he became one of the city’s most popular weekend sports anchors. In 2019, he started progressing into news and now helps with Good Day Alabama in the mornings while also anchoring WBRC 6 News at Noon.
He began his television career in Midland, Texas, at KMID-TV, where he worked as a reporter and weekend anchor. He then moved to Lubbock to serve as Sports Director before accepting an offer from WHOA-TV (now WNCF-TV) in Montgomery, Alabama, leaving his home state.
Haygood also enjoys creating profile stories about remarkable people for WBRC.com. In the fall, he has a blast co-hosting SIDELINE, WBRC’s high school football show on Friday nights. His passion for covering sports as a career grew from his lifelong love of the games themselves.
Sheldon Haygood Net Worth
Haygood has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Sheldon Haygood Salary
Haygood receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000
Sheldon Haygood Illness
Sheldon is a cancer survivor and is proponent of Prostate Cancer and getting an early diagnosis.
Sheldon Haygood Social Media
Haygood has active social media platforms, i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. He has a following of over 70K on Facebook, a following of over 1065 on Instagram, and a following of over 5K on Twitter.
WBRC FOX6
At WBRC FOX6, Haygood works with his fellow journalists and meteorologists:
- Gillian Brooks
- Bria Chatman
- Steve Crocker
- Brittany Dionne
- Mike Dubberly
- Josh Gauntt
- Jonathan Hardison
- Lauren Harksen
- Morgan Hightower
- Jennifer Horton
- Clare Huddleston
