Vince Sims co-anchors NBC 5 Weekend Evening News and reports during the week and hosts 5 Talk Street. He joined the NBC 5 family in July 2019 after spending five years anchoring and reporting in Atlanta, Georgia.
Vince is a three-time Emmy Award and an Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist. He brings more than 25 years of experience in television news to NBC 5.
Vince is familiar with North Texas since he grew up right next door in Arkansas. His journalism journey started in Little Rock, Ark. He has since worked in Monroe and Shreveport, La.; Tulsa, Okla.; and Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Throughout his career, Vince has covered all kinds of severe weather situations including tornadoes, hurricanes, and snowstorms.
Vince’s reporting has included everything from politics, covering presidential candidates including Barack Obama and Donald Trump, to sports covering two Super Bowls.
Vince most enjoys covering stories that have an impact on someone’s life or changes their life for the better.
Vince has been given many community acknowledgments over the years including NW Louisiana YWCA Outstanding Journalist, The New Pittsburgh Courier Man of Excellence in Media, and Atl’s Hottest Media Personality two years in a row among others.
When he’s not at work you can find him out and about in the community. Vince often volunteers his time and serves as emcee for many nonprofit organizations. He also speaks regularly to different church groups, organizations, and schools about his job and the challenges that come with it.
Vince loves talking with young people about the importance of getting an education. He stresses to them their surroundings don’t define their future. Vince grew up on an agriculture and cattle farm in rural Arkansas, where he never imagined he'd one day be on television keeping people informed about what's happening in their community.
Vince has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with a minor in Journalism from the University of Central Arkansas.
Vince considers himself a “sock enthusiast” with a large collection of fun and colorful socks. He also collects matchbooks.
Vince is married. He and his wife are excited to explore all the DFW area has to offer.
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South Oak Cliff H.S. football coach excited about former quarterback's success for SMU
Before he was SMU’s quarterback, Kevin Jennings led South Oak Cliff High School to a championship win. His former coach and his alma mater will be cheering him on in the ACC Football Championship Game Saturday.
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Historic season for SMU Mustangs and the former QB from South Oak Cliff HS
The SMU Mustangs have had a stellar first year in the ACC! They are ranked #8 and are now playing for a conference title game this weekend. Their quarterback Kevin Jennings previously led South Oak Cliff High School to a championship win. NBC 5’s Vince Sims sat down with his former coach.
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Memorial grows for fallen Greenville officer
People have been stopping by the Greenville Police Department to leave flowers and messages of love in honor of the fallen officer killed Monday night.
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Funeral for fallen Greenville officer is Tuesday; Memorial grows after procession
Funeral services for a Greenville police officer gunned down Monday while in a foot chase are being finalized, the department says. Meanwhile, a memorial continues to grow outside of the police station.
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Dallas nonprofit working to help women improve health
Texas Department of State Health Services tracks pregnancy related deaths in the state. Statistics show death rates increase, and disparities persist, for women of color, older women, and those with lower levels of education. South Dallas nonprofit — Abide Women’s Health — is working to change that. We learn more in today’s Community Conversations with Vince Sims.
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Fort Worth to see more affordable housing
More affordable housing is coming to Fort Worth at a price tag of $8 million dollars from city council. It’s the next phase in the Renaissance Heights housing project. NBC 5’s Vince Sims takes a closer look at what some are saying it will bring to the area.
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Fort Worth's Renaissance Heights neighborhood to soon see more affordable housing
More affordable housing is coming to Fort Worth at a price tag of $8 million dollars from city council.
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What you should know about ‘No Shave November' from a cancer survivor
No Shave November is a movement to raise awareness about prostate cancer. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talked to a survivor about the importance of the conversation and about organizations that can help men during their health battles.
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Local boxers share thoughts on outcome of Tyson vs Paul boxing match
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul face off in Arlington at AT&T Stadium Friday night and local boxers are sharing their thoughts whether the boxing match will be a real fight.
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Local boxing gym loves the excitement surrounding the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight in Arlington
At Nimo’s Training Gym in Grand Prairie, people have been following the hype of the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight happening Friday night.
