Joey attended Scenic Hills Elementary in Frayser, Raleigh Egypt Jr. and Sr. High School in Raleigh, and then graduated from the University of Memphis with B.A. in Journalism.

He then completed his post-graduate studies through Mississippi State University and obtained his certification from the National Weather Association.

He's a true-blue fan of the Memphis Tigers, barbecue. Elvis and loves Memphis.

Joey is a member of the National Weather Association and Mensa, and the winner of two Mid-South Emmy Awards.