History of Sheinelle Jones in Timeline

Sheinelle Marie Jones is an American journalist, news anchor, and correspondent for NBC News. She is a host on the third hour of Today on weekdays and hosts Wild Child as part of The More You Know, a Saturday morning educational block on NBC.

April 19, 1978: Sheinelle Jones Born

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

2007: Marriage to Uche Ojeh

In 2007, Sheinelle Jones married Uche Ojeh, whom she met at Northwestern University. They later had 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 had surgery to remove lesions from her vocal cord and was unable to speak for two weeks, remaining out of work for six weeks.

2021: Executive Producer of 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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May 23, 2025: Announcement of Uche Ojeh's Death

On May 23, 2025, it was announced on Today that Uche Ojeh died following a battle with glioblastoma, leading to Sheinelle Jones' absence from the show.