Multimedia journalist Shay Harris

Email:  harrisS@newsnet5.com

Twitter: @shayharristv

Birthplace:  Mississippi.

Education: University of Mississippi.

Current Position/Job Duties: Multimedia journalist.

Previous Work Experience: 11 years of experience as a reporter at WOFL in Orlando, Florida, a reporter and fill-in anchor at WHBQ in Memphis, Tennessee, an anchor and show producer at WTVC in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a morning anchor and reporter at KMBT in Beaumont, Texas and an anchor / MMJ at WABG in Greenville, Mississippi.

Joined NewsChannel 5: January 2012.

Most Memorable Stories: Too many to name.

News Philosophy: Speak the truth in love. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Role Model(s): Shirley Harris (mother) and Oprah Winfrey.

Favorite Sports Team: Lakers, Grizzlies, Cowboys and the Indians.

Favorite Music: Gospel, rhythm & blues, jazz.

Favorite Movies: Too many to name.

Favorite Program: Fix This House, Curb Appeal.

Favorite Books: Too many to name.

Favorite Foods:  Anything grilled.

Family: Single.

Pet: Only had one; when he went to “doggie heaven” I vowed I’d never have another one.

My passion: Singing praise and worship songs, and writing stories.

Hobbies & Interests: interior decorating, drawing, writing.

Hidden Talent: Decorating.

Something most people don't know about me: I am an introverted extrovert.

On the weekends I love to: Relax and watch the news.

Additional Info: You can look me up on youtube.com and check out how I express my passion for music. The other side of me.