Monday, October 18, 2010

Farewell to Monica Hernandez


























Well, she is gone. I'm supposed to think of something eloquent to say but I can't. I just helped Monica Hernandez finish packing, loading up the truck as she left for New Orleans where she will now work at WWL. Its a great move up for her to a great station. There is no doubt she will shine and become a little star in the Crescent City.

All good things come to an end and having Monica Hernandez in Jackson is one of them. She simply brightened the day just by being herself. She's been my best friend for the last two years. Road trips to New Orleans, lunch or dinner several times a week, endless conversations, talking about journalism and Led Zeppelin for hours on end, she was truly a delight to be around. We'd go to Guadalupe just so she could speak Spanish with the owners. I'd have to literally drag her out of museums as she would become totally enamored with the art on display. It was always amusing to walk into a soiree with her and watch the jaws hit the ground when people saw her. Culture and class define Monica in the way it does women of past eras yet she is a free spirit, always ready for a new adventure.

Often we covered the same topics and it was always alot of fun to bounce what we thought of them off each other. I remember when she covered the Heather Spencer police reports. I got the reports, called her at 6:00 PM on a Friday, told her I had them. She came right over and read them while I cooked dinner. I'll never forget how horrified she was or the anger that appeared on her face. This was a reporter who really does care about the victims and thinks of them as something more than a headline. It didn't matter she wasn't on the clock or would not get paid overtime; what mattered to her was telling the story and helping someone who was no longer in this world. People meant something to Monica and in her opinion, they all had a story to tell.

Well, wish Monica luck as she makes her splash in the Big Easy. She will never have a shortage of stories to cover in that town. Best of wishes to you Monica and thank you for all the memories and times spent here in Jackson. You will be missed.

Posted by Kingfish at 3:26 PM

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I will miss her sweet face!

October 18, 2010 at 4:16 PM
KaptKangaroo said...

So, I'm watching this thing called dancing with the stars...Monica could be on it.

OK, satisfied the post thread.

Now, got to know, does Palin's daughter wearing an ape suit, and emerging from the same ape suit into dance as human being mean she believes in the Bible or The Origin of Man?

I'd post the video, but I just saw it and am sure you all are able to find it on your own.

October 18, 2010 at 8:45 PM
Anonymous said...

First, Wendy Suarez. Now, Monica Hernandez.

Kingfish, what are you doing to our fav newsladies that they are leaving town?! Those were both keepers!

You do seem to be the common denominater here. Why don't you befriend someone we WANT to get rid of?

October 18, 2010 at 9:55 PM
Anonymous said...

WLBT should be ashamed to have let such beautiful, smart newscasters leave their station!

October 19, 2010 at 7:40 AM
Kingfish said...

It was a step up for both of them.

October 19, 2010 at 8:08 AM
Anonymous said...

Oh...I know...there's that old "do what's best for yourself" cliche. I say enough! Do what's best for meeeeeeeee! :)

Anyway, Monica, turn New O on it's ear, girl! Onward and upward, best of luck, and all that. You'll be missed back here.

October 19, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Anonymous said...

Monica was greatly admired here by faithful viewers of WLBT. I wish her the very best!

October 19, 2010 at 8:40 PM
Fred C. said...

We love Monica Hernandez in New Orleans. She is a beautiful person,and a great reporter. Fred C.

November 4, 2012 at 1:40 AM

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