After taking two years off to take care of her kids, meteorologist Shelby Latino is returning to New Orleans Fox affiliate WVUE.
“Eight years ago, I moved home to New Orleans to marry the love of my life and accept my dream job as the morning meteorologist for Fox 8,” said Latino. “Now, as a mom to five little girls, my dream job looks a little different. Once again, Fox 8 has found a way to make those dreams come true!”
Latino will anchor Fox 8 Morning Edition at 10 a.m., an expansion of WVUE’s weekday morning show launching in September.
“We’re extremely excited to welcome Shelby back into the Fox 8 newsroom,” said news director Kristen Palestina. “We’ve missed her dedication and drive as a meteorologist and journalist, but also her fun-loving spirit. In her new role, she’ll be able to deliver our viewers information they want and need, all while balancing the adventure of raising five daughters.”
After anchoring the 10 a.m. newscast, Latino will then host the station’s new 11 a.m. 30-minute lifestyle program NOLA Now. The program will consist of live and pre-recorded segments on a wide variety of topics including, cooking, parenting, entertainment, exercise, weather, and science.
“Shelby is the perfect choice to anchor both new shows,” said general manager Mikel Schaefer. “She is so much more than a meteorologist. She’s first and foremost a mother. She’s a gourmet baker, and to cap it off, she understands just what our viewers need and want.”