Background
Pope, John M. was born on November 5, 1948 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. Son of Paul M. Junior and Mary Lee (Scott) Pope.
Pope, John M. was born on November 5, 1948 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. Son of Paul M. Junior and Mary Lee (Scott) Pope.
Bachelor cum laude, University Texas, 1970; Master of Arts, University Texas, 1972.
Copy editor, The States-Item, New Orleans, 1972-1973; reporter, The States-Item, New Orleans, 1973-1980; reporter, The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, 1980-1986; medical-health reporter, The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, since 1986.
Member Society Professional Journalists, National Association Science Writers, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Press Club New Orleans (4 1st place awards 1978-1987, Alex Waller award 1987), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa Associations.
Married Diana Pinckley, May 19, 1984.