When Deidra Dukes is not reporting the big story from the field, you can watch her anchor the weekend editions of FOX 5 News at 6 and 10 p.m.
A member of the FOX 5 family since 2005, Deidra, a California native, earned her B.A. in Communications at Chico State (Go Wildcats!). She got her first big break in television as an anchor-reporter in Fresno and Redding. From the sunny West Coast, she headed north to do general assignment reporting at Pittsburgh's WPXI-TV. Three years later, Atlanta viewers first saw Deidra reporting for cross-town rival WSB-TV. She made the leap to FOX 5 News in 2005.
Every television station needs reporters who can handle any type of story. From criminal cases, to City Hall, to just plain unpredictable, Deidra goes the extra mile for every assignment! She is most proud of her contributions to metro Atlanta's biggest stories, like the Fulton County Courthouse shootings.
Since making the move to Atlanta, Deidra has involved herself in a number of community programs, working closely with groups like Junior League of Atlanta, the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, and as an adviser to the American Red Cross Minority Recruitment Program. Deidra and her son make their home in south Fulton County.
Monday, June 3 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-06-03 22:19:40 GMT
Man's best friend is helping change lives through a unique program at the Fulton County Jail.
Man's best friend is helping change lives through a unique program at the Fulton County Jail. Inmates are working with Fulton County Animal Services to train dogs who would otherwise be euthanized.
Monday, May 13 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:19:20 GMT
Former Atlanta Falcons star Warrick Dunn is now a graduate of Emory University. He was awarded a business degree after completing the university's Executive MBA program.
Former Atlanta Falcons star Warrick Dunn is now a graduate of Emory University. He was awarded a business degree after completing the university's Executive MBA program.
Monday, May 13 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:08:51 GMT
A 65-year-old man was the oldest graduate at Emory University this year. Albert Wright earned his master's degree in public health during commencement ceremonies on Monday.
A 65-year-old man was the oldest graduate at Emory University this year. Albert Wright earned his master's degree in public health during commencement ceremonies on Monday.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-04-17 22:35:05 GMT
A Powder Springs girl is being credited with saving her father's life after he suffered a massive heart attack.
A Powder Springs girl is being credited with saving her father's life after he suffered a massive heart attack. Thanks to CPR training, Shardae Simmonds learned three years ago, she knew what to do when her dad needed her most.
Friday, March 29 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-03-30 03:16:21 GMT
Wounded Warriors were honored with a moment of peace Friday at the Georgia Aquarium. Dozens of the warriors got a chance to swim with the aquarium's whale sharks and belugas.
Wounded Warriors were honored with a moment of peace Friday at the Georgia Aquarium. Dozens of the warriors got a chance to swim with the aquarium's whale sharks and belugas.
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