Active Shooter Training for Alabama Colleges
Law enforcement officials from 6 of Alabama's community colleges conducted a regional active shooter training alongside community law enforcement agencies in Dothan and Enterprise.
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
Montgomery Motocross Boy Returns from National Championship
8-year-old Mason Jenkins competed in the 2022 championship and finished 25th overall out of his age group after 3 races.
Macon County Couple Open ‘Pick Your Own’ Flower Field
The garden has a variety of flowers that range from dahlias to lilies to sunflowers.
Appreciation Luncheon Held for MPS Security Officers
The first ever MPS Security Officer Appreciation Luncheon was hosted by local nonprofit, 'Have A Heart 4 Children.'
Reeltown Welcomes New Elementary School Building
The new building will be able to accommodate more students while providing the necessary resources and environment for learning.
Prattville Police Conduct Active Shooter Simulation with New Protocols
"Our hope and our goal is for this to never happen here; but should it happen, we feel confident that we're going to be prepared and respond in an appropriate manner," stated Captain James Harry of the Prattville Police Department.
Hyundai Hosted a Car Seat Safety Event for the Public
The free event had nationally certified child passenger safety technicians inspect car seats for expiration, manufacturer recalls, and proper fit of the seat for children.
Inaugural ‘Battle of the Badges: Guns Vs. Hoses’ at Greenville High School
The Greenville Police Department competed against the Greenville Fire department in a volleyball match.
Birthday Parade for 99-year-old Montgomery Resident
The Pilgrim Rest Senior Center put together a birthday parade for Mrs. Hazel McCain to celebrate a big milestone for her and for the community to come out and show her some love.
‘That’s My Dog, Jr’ Gives Out Free Hot Dogs for National Hot Dog Day
As they gave out the free hot dogs, the teens were providing information about other programs they offer for teens in the area.
