South Central Alabama city, county donates new radiology equipment to community hospital
"It's a much needed thing for a rural hospital, especially one that's basically 50 miles from a major hospital."
Carrington Cole
Carrington Cole is a Reporter/MMJ for WAKA Action 8 News. She also works in the Creative Services Department editing station promotion and commercials.
Carrington was born and raised in Montgomery and has always dreamed of working in the media industry. She is a 2019 Auburn University graduate with a degree in Visual Media and a minor in Theatre.
Carrington interned with WSFA in Montgomery and War Eagle Productions while finishing her bachelor’s degree. She moved to Atlanta after graduating college where she worked in a production company before moving back to Alabama in 2020.
She has been working with WAKA since May 2021 and has been excited to learn more about the media industry.
When she’s not working, Carrington loves shopping for clothes and getting new books to read. At home, she’s usually curled up with her cat while watching a horror movie.
Articles
Referee shortage in rural Alabama high schools
AHSAA told Action 8 News that, while bigger city schools don't have a shortage, more rural schools are having a harder time finding and keeping referees for their sports games.
ALEA kicks off National Safe Boating Week by highlighting new boating regulations
Before you get ready to get behind the wheel of a boat for the Memorial Day weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) wants you to know about some recent legislations enacted to enhance water safety across Alabama.
ACTION 8 DAY: Friendship Mission needs your help
Join Action 8 and our community partners as we help Friendship Mission on our first-ever Action 8 Day on Saturday, May 11.
Shelter dog becomes newest therapy dog at Jackson Hospital
From having no name to everyone knowing who she is at Jackson Hospital, Rotton Weiler has a true underdog story.Â
Local non-profit creates swimming lessons for kids on the spectrum
'Swimming around the Spectrum' is the first of it's kind in the River Region and have already served over 30 families.
Popular Korean restaurant, ‘bb.q Chicken,’ brings their delicious fried chicken to Montgomery
bb.q stands for 'the Best of the Best Quality' and they have over 150 locations across the country.
Local show choir needs community’s help to get to Nationals
The students desperately need the communities help with donations that will be used to fund their travel and competition fees.
Local teacher flies with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
A Blue Angels pilot gave Catherine Kenny a backseat ride across the skies and did several stunts and maneuvers that they do in their air shows.
U.S. Navy demonstrates missions to Park Crossing students through virtual reality
For day one of Montgomery Navy Week, the U.S. Navy showcased their SEAL Virtual Reality Experience, also called Nimitz, to Park Crossing High School students.
