Meg Farris

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Meg Farris
Born
Margaret Victoria Farris

(1958-04-30) April 30, 1958 (age 65)
Alma mater University of Mississippi (B.A.)
Occupation(s) Journalist
Medical Reporter
Parent(s)Charles Farris, M.D.
Margaret Gandolfo Farris

Margaret Victoria "Meg" Farris (born April 30, 1958) is the Medical Reporter at WWL-TV, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Farris began her career in journalism at WWL-TV in May 1981. [1] Prior to being promoted to Medical Reporter at WWL-TV, Farris worked as a Desk Assistant, Assistant Assignment Editor and Satellite Coordinator. [1]

Meg Farris grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. Farris has a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Mississippi. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Meg Farris". wwltv.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  2. "Social Scene: McFarland Institute and Ole Miss Club". nola.com. Retrieved 19 June 2013.