Alejandra Hernández
Anchor and reporter
Jonesboro, Arkansas

Alejandra is a California native who has lived in Northeast Arkansas since 2007. She graduated from Arkansas State University in 2014 with a degree in journalism.
During her time at Arkansas State, she photographed and wrote for The Herald at Arkansas State University.
After graduating, she spent a short time with the Jonesboro Sun as a writer and photographer before stepping away from journalism for some years.
An introvert at heart, her hobbies include photography, gaming, reading, and watching tv and sports.
She is eager to continue her career in journalism at KAIT.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2026 at 10:38 PM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic and Latino culture in the United States. In Arkansas, Hispanics make up about 10% of the population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2026 at 2:13 PM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández and Jordan Gartner
An Arkansas family says they are grateful for their friends who have helped fill the void left by the tragic death of a young family member.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:52 AM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández
A woman in Arkansas said a SWAT team destroyed her home when officers were looking for a suspect.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández and Gray News staff
A mother is grieving again after finding out her daughter’s final resting place was in the wrong spot for nearly two decades.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2025 at 5:05 AM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández and Gray News staff
The search for a missing 95-year-old woman continues a week after she seemingly disappeared without a trace.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández and Gray News staff
The family wants to raise awareness for retinoblastoma, a rare cancer of the retina that accounts for about 3% of childhood cancers.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:57 AM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández and Amanda Alvarado
Video of the chicken chase has gone viral.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 10:35 AM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández and Debra Worley
A family who lost countless memories in a tornado that ripped through Arkansas got one item back thanks to social media.


















