History of Sheinelle Jones in Timeline

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Sheinelle Jones

Sheinelle 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 Saturday morning educational block, 'The More You Know.' Previously, she co-hosted the third hour of 'Today' and 'Weekend Today,' establishing herself as a prominent figure in broadcast journalism.

April 19, 1978: Sheinelle Jones Born

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

2007: Marriage to Uche Ojeh

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

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.

February 2020: Vocal Cord Surgery

In February 2020, Sheinelle Jones had surgery to remove lesions from her vocal cord, causing her to lose her voice for two weeks and take six weeks off work.

2021: Executive Producer for Documentary

In 2021, Sheinelle Jones was the executive producer for the documentary 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, Sheinelle Jones' husband, was diagnosed with aggressive glioblastoma, leading to her taking family medical leave from NBC News in November 2024 to care for him.

November 2024: Family Medical Leave

Since November 2024, Sheinelle Jones had taken family medical leave from NBC News to care for her husband, Uche Ojeh, after his diagnosis in 2023.

May 23, 2025: Death of Uche Ojeh

On May 23, 2025, it was announced on Today that Uche Ojeh, Sheinelle Jones' husband, had died of aggressive glioblastoma.

December 9, 2025: Departure Announcement

On December 9, 2025, it was announced that Sheinelle Jones would be leaving the 9 a.m. hour of Today to become a permanent co-host of the fourth hour, starting January 12, 2026.

January 2, 2026: Departs 3rd Hour Today

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

January 12, 2026: Becomes Co-Host of Today (Fourth Hour)

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