Sheba Turk
Sheba Turk co-anchors WWL-TV’s Eyewitness Morning News and is the author of the book “Off Air: My Journey to the Anchor Desk.”
Sheba’s inspirational book lets readers in on how she worked her way from working behind the scenes in a newsroom to the anchor desk in just about two years, pushing past obstacles like financial issues and self-doubt.
Sheba is was born and raised in the 7th ward of New Orleans. Her love of writing led her into the world of journalism. Shortly after graduating from college, Sheba was hired as an associate producer at WWL. She has been there ever since, working her way up to traffic reporter, then morning show reporter, then anchor and host of the entertainment show, “The 504,” which just recently ended so that Sheba could take on her expanded role as a main morning anchor at WWL.
Sheba is an alumnus of Soledad O’Brien’s PowHerful Foundation and mentors with the organization. She is passionate about helping other people, especially other young women, reach their full potential