Deidra Dukes
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 p.m., 10 p.m and 11 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 east 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 the just plain unpredictable, Deidra goes the extra mile for every assignment! She is most proud of her contributions to coverage of metro Atlanta's biggest stories, such as the Fulton County Courthouse shootings.
Since moving to Atlanta, Deidra has involved herself in a number of community programs, working closely with groups such as the 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.
The latest from Deidra Dukes
Morehouse students furious with wave of car break-ins
Victims shared images of damaged vehicles, busted windows, and shattered glass littering the student parking lot on Webster Street near student dorms.
Hundreds of Emory students register to vote ahead of midterm elections
With just 7 weeks before the November election, some 200 Emory University students registered to vote during the National Voter Registration Day Celebration at the Atlanta campus Tuesday.
SUV with two boys inside crashes into DeKalb home after gunmen open fire on car, police say
A man crashed his SUV into a DeKalb County home after gunmen opened fire on his car, according to police.
Mom of 3 killed in car accident, family raising funds for children
A mother of 3 was killed in a car accident shortly after moving to Atlanta. Now, her family is raising money for the children she left behind.
Arrest made in deadly South Fulton convenience store robbery
Investigators are still looking for Antwan Warthen in connection with the case.
Massive police-community outreach initiative announced
A coalition of Georgia faith leaders and law enforcement is working to connect with residents nationwide in the fight against crime.
Girl, 7, killed in hit-and-run in Clayton County, police seeking public's help
A 7-year-old girl was killed in a hit-and-run on Sunday. Clayton County officers are holding a press release.
Clean-up efforts underway in North Georgia after severe flooding, residents could be without water 'for days'
Recovery and clean-up efforts were well underway Monday in Chattooga and Floyd counties after heavy rains over the weekend pounded the area, leaving streets submerged and property damaged.
Nappy Roots rapper recovering from attempted kidnapping, shooting
Rapper Scales from the group Nappy Roots is on the mend following an attempted kidnapping and shooting at his restaurant in Atlanta.
Well-known man living on streets found shot to death in NW Atlanta parking lot
Atlanta police confirmed homicide investigators responded to a shooting in a northwest Atlanta parking lot. Witnesses said someone discovered a man shot to death.