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Sheinelle Jones

Sheinelle Marie Jones is an American journalist, news anchor, and correspondent for NBC News. She co-hosts 'Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,' the fourth hour of 'Today,' and hosts 'Wild Child' on NBC's 'The More You Know' block. Jones previously co-hosted the third hour of 'Today' and 'Weekend Today,' solidifying her presence as a prominent figure in broadcast journalism and morning television.

2 hours ago : Sheinelle Jones celebrates career milestone with book 'Through Mom's Eyes'

Sheinelle Jones, a 'Today' anchor, celebrated a major career achievement with her book 'Through Mom's Eyes', embarking on a book tour including stops in DC and Wichita to promote it.

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April 19, 1978: Sheinelle Jones Born

On April 19, 1978, Sheinelle Marie Jones was born. She is an American journalist, news anchor, and correspondent for NBC News.

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2007: Marriage to Uche Ojeh

In 2007, Sheinelle Jones married Uche Ojeh, whom she met at Northwestern University. They later had three children.

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October 4, 2014: Joins Weekend Today

On October 4, 2014, Sheinelle Jones joined Weekend Today.

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January 2019: Becomes Co-host on 3rd Hour Today

In January 2019, Sheinelle Jones became a co-host on 3rd Hour Today.

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December 21, 2019: Leaves Weekend Today

On December 21, 2019, Sheinelle Jones left Weekend Today.

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February 2020: Vocal Cord Surgery

In February 2020, Sheinelle Jones had surgery to remove lesions from her vocal cord, causing her to be unable to speak for two weeks and remain out of work for six weeks.

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2021: Executive Producer for Documentary

In 2021, Sheinelle Jones was the executive producer for a documentary entitled "Stories We Tell: The Fertility Secret," which examined the impact of fertility issues on women of color.

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2023: Uche Ojeh Diagnosis

In 2023, Uche Ojeh was diagnosed with aggressive glioblastoma.

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November 2024: Family Medical Leave

In November 2024, Sheinelle Jones took family medical leave from NBC News to take care of her husband, Uche Ojeh, after he was diagnosed with aggressive glioblastoma in 2023.

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May 23, 2025: Death of Uche Ojeh

On May 23, 2025, Today announced that Uche Ojeh, Sheinelle Jones' husband, had died of aggressive glioblastoma. Jones had taken family medical leave from NBC News since November 2024 to care for him after his diagnosis in 2023.

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December 9, 2025: Announced as Co-Host of Today's Fourth Hour

On December 9, 2025, Today announced that Sheinelle Jones would be stepping away from the 9 a.m. hour of Today to become a permanent co-host of the fourth hour, beginning January 12, 2026.

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January 2, 2026: Departs 3rd Hour Today

On January 2, 2026, Sheinelle Jones departed 3rd Hour Today.

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January 12, 2026: Begins Co-Hosting Fourth Hour of Today

On January 12, 2026, Sheinelle Jones officially began as a permanent co-host of the fourth hour of Today.

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