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Sheinelle Jones

Sheinelle Marie Jones is an American journalist, news anchor, and correspondent. She is most notably recognized as a host of the third hour of Today, a weekday program on NBC News. Her role encompasses news anchoring and reporting.

10 hours ago : Sheinelle Jones' Absence from TODAY: Crew Updates and Prayers for Recovery

The TODAY show crew shared an update on Sheinelle Jones, who is absent. Details surrounding her absence are unclear, but colleagues shared they are praying for her.

April 19, 1978: Sheinelle Jones Born

On April 19, 1978, Sheinelle Marie Jones was born. She later became an American journalist, news anchor, and correspondent for NBC News, and a host of the third hour of Today.

2007: Marriage to Uche Ojeh

In 2007, Sheinelle Jones married Uche Ojeh, whom she had met at Northwestern University. Together, they have three children: sons Kayin and Uche, and daughter Clara.

October 4, 2014: Joins Weekend Today

On October 4, 2014, Sheinelle Jones joined Today as part of Weekend Today.

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

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

December 21, 2019: Leaves Weekend Today

On December 21, 2019, Sheinelle Jones left Weekend Today, after working six days a week as a co-host on 3rd Hour Today and a co-anchor on the Saturday editions of Weekend Today.

February 2020: Vocal Cord Surgery

In February 2020, Sheinelle Jones underwent surgery to remove lesions from her vocal cord, resulting in a two-week period of silence and a six-week absence from work.

2021: Executive Producer for Documentary

In 2021, Sheinelle Jones served as the executive producer for the documentary Stories We Tell: The Fertility Secret, which explored the impact of fertility issues on women of color.