One of the most well-known TV news anchors in Michigan is retiring after nearly four decades on the air.
Sheri Jones, WLNS TV 6 anchor in Lansing, will retire after almost 37 years serving the region at the desk.
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“Sheri is respected and beloved by the Mid-Michigan community for her warm, steady, and compassionate presence. Her dedication to journalism is further evident through her multiple accolades and memberships in prestigious organizations,” WLNS said in the announcement.
“Sheri Jones is a dedicated journalist, a global ambassador, and a compassionate advocate, leaving an indelible mark on both the field of journalism and the communities she serves.”
Jones has covered many topics in her time at WLNS, including the opioid crisis, mental health, gun safety and sex trafficking, as well as serving as the spokesperson for Mid-Michigan Crime Stoppers.
Her last day will be Friday, May 9th.
“Reflecting on my time at WLNS, my second home for nearly 4 decades, I am deeply humbled to have had the privilege as an anchor/reporter to deliver stories that informed and inspired Mid-Michigan,” Jones said in a release. “I have overwhelming appreciation for the hundreds of colleagues I’ve worked alongside creating the friendships and memories I have made since walking through the doors of TV6 as an intern. Thank you to everyone who believed in me and shaped my career and life in more ways than I could have ever imagined. It has been a privilege of a lifetime and one I will carry in my heart forever.”
Jones plans to write, travel, and spend more time with her father and family. She’ll also continue to be involved in the community.
