Covington County students return to class
Covington County students headed back to school today marking the beginning of their 2026-2027 school year.
Teresa Lawson
Teresa Lawson is a Reporter/MMJ for WAKA Action 8 News.
Teresa was born and raised in Butler County and developed a love for news in middle school, dreaming of becoming a TV news reporter. She attended Auburn University, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberals Arts.
Teresa interned with WSFA and began her career there as a news content specialist, later accepting a position with WAKA as a TV news producer. Teresa enjoys working in most areas of the newsroom but especially enjoys entertainment news.
She loves the Lord, her church and family, spends her free time reading or shopping and still considers Auburn her second home.
Articles
Butler County Schools In Full Swing of New School Year
The first week of school is underway for Butler County students, administrators, staff and teachers. Our Teresa Lawson got to spend the morning with two Butler County School principals to see how the new school year is going so far.
Residents in Troy mobile home park dealing with sewage problems
A formal complaint submitted to ADEM determined that the city of Troy is not responsible for the sewer issue as the sewer lines in question fall on private property.Â
Butler County educators prepare for upcoming school year
The Butler County Board of Education is ensuring that staff members are recharged ahead of the upcoming school year.
Nursing Students at LBW Community College Celebrate Pinning Ceremony
Nursing students at LBW Community College are taking the first steps in their new careers in the healthcare field.
Covington County welcomes Southern Transformer Services
Covington County is experiencing economic growth as the city of Florala welcomes a new industry.
Troy University is Helping Students Combat Food Insecurity
Troy University is helping combat food insecurity faced by some students with a free of charge food pantry.
Family Sunshine Center’s Annual Swing Fore Hope Charity Golf Tournament
Golfers in Greenville got the chance to enjoy 18 holes all while supporting a great cause.Â
Georgiana Police Department Expanding to keep Citizens Safe
The Georgiana Police Department is adding to its Police force in preparation of the town's continued growth and community safety.
Reid State uses new technology to teach neonatal nursing care
It's all made possible thanks to a $60,000 grant from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), which helps Launch the project addressing rural healthcare disparities and nursing shortages
