Jim Jaggers Bio, Wiki
Jim Jaggers is an American Meteorologist working for WREG serving as an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. Before, Jim served as a chief meteorologist at WHBQ-TV, FOX Memphis.
Jim Jaggers Age
Jaggers manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. An update of his age will be done once he has made the information public. However, judging from his appearance, he might be in his 60s.
Jim Jaggers Height
Jaggers stand at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Jim Jaggers Education
Jaggers enrolled at Michigan State University where he graduated with a bachelor’s in telecommunications in 1977. While at the University he was part of WJIM AM FM. In 1982 Jim went to the University of Memphis where he graduated with a master’s of science, Atmospheric Science in 1990.
Jim Jaggers Career
Jaggers works at WREG where he serves as an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. He has been forecasting the weather both on television and radio in Memphis since 1978. Jin is seen on News Channel 3’s 5:00 and 10:00 p.m. newscasts or live on the air with Tim Simpson when severe weather strikes. He also can also be heard on the radio. Most importantly, he is proud of his AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation thus means the American Meteorological Society certifies that he is a meteorologist in the field of broadcasting.
He also spends a great deal of time with The American Meteorological Society. Jim has been the chairman of the Board of Broadcast Meteorology and worked on the Broadcast Board judging AMS Seal candidates. Jim also assisted the AMS in writing and implementing a new Certified Broadcast Meteorology test that will eventually replace the previous AMS Seal.
In addition, Jim has a Seals of Approval from both the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association in both television and radio forecasting. He and Tim Simpson won an Emmy in 2008 due to the Breaking News of the February 5, 2008 tornado that hit Shelby County in the Whitehaven area.
Prior to joining WREG, Jim worked at WHBQ-TV, FOX Memphis as a chief meteorologist for 27 years (1977-2004). From 1999 to 2003, he was a meteorologist at The Buzz FM. He also served as a meteorologist at KIX 106 FOR 7 YEARS (1981-1988).
Jim Jaggers’s Net Worth
In Jaggers’s career as a Meteorologist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Jim Jaggers Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Jim Jaggers’s Parents and Siblings
Jaggers was born and raised in the United States, he manages to keep information regarding his parents and whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of his family information will be done when available.
Jim Jaggers Wife/ Spouse
Jaggers is married to his lovely wife and he has not disclosed her name to the public. During his free time, Jim loves to spend time with his lovely wife and directing the Choir at Scenic Hills United Methodist Church.
Jim Jaggers Kids
Jaggers manages to keep information regarding whether he has any children away from the public. However, once available, an update regarding his children will be made.
Jim Jaggers WREG
Jaggers works at WREG where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Shay Arthur
- Colin Cody
- Alex Coleman
- Todd Demers
- Marcus Hunter
- Jessica Gertler
- Greg Hurst
- Jordan James
- Bria Jones
- Zaneta Lowe
jim jaggers retiring
This year is Jim Jaggers’s final ride as he steps back from his weather duties. He started on Memphis TV in 1977 and has been with WREG since July 26, 2004. During his 19-year journey at WREG, there’s no doubt that he has left his mark on Memphis.
Jim Jaggers Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 5k followers, around 15k followers on his Facebook page, and about 1k followers on his Instagram account.