TechMGM Opened Tech Innovation Center on Dexter Avenue
The City of Montgomery is adding a new addition to the city that will make learning and working with the latest technology so much easier. The Lab on Dexter Avenue opened Monday August 30th…
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.
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6th Annual ‘Stuff the Truck’ Food Drive at the Sturbridge Winn-Dixie
Tie & Doll, Inc. has teamed up again with Alabama News Network and Winn-Dixie to do something about Alabama's student hunger issue within the Montgomery Public School System.
Public Viewing Held for State Rep. Thad McClammy Saturday Evening
The public viewing for the late State Representative Thad McClammy was held Saturday evening.
The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Performed their “Broadway Under the Stars” Concert at ASF
The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra came back with their 34th annual 'Broadway Under the Stars' concert. Alabama Shakespeare Festival hosted the free event Thursday evening. The orchestra performed a variety of Broadway favorites including: West Side Story, Wicked, Hamilton, and the…
The City of Wetumpka Kicks off Tim Burton Week by Celebrating the Director’s Birthday
The City of Wetumpka started off a week of celebrations for a very special director who put the city in the spotlight back in 2003 with his popular film, "Big Fish." Wetumpka is celebrating Director Tim Burton in a week…
COVID-19 Concerns for Football Season
Football season is here, but what does that mean with COVID still around? There are concerns about high school and college football games becoming potential super spreaders. With the COVID vaccine being available for the public, there are still concerns…
State Tourism Director Has Book Signing for His New Civil Rights Trail Book
Lee Sentell's book, titled "The Official United States Civil Rights Trail," captures 120 landmarks in 15 states where travelers can learn the story of the Civil Rights Movement.
Alabama Author Previews New Book Written about Civil Rights Trail
A local author is having a book signing this week, which includes a lot about Alabama's history. Alabama Tourism Department Director, Lee Sentell, is the author of "The Official United States Civil Rights Trail" and will be signing copies of…
Tallassee City Schools Talk Close Contact Plan as School Year Gets Underway
Alabama schools are starting a new school year while the battle against COVID continues. Geneva County Schools have already had to send home 400 students who came into contact with individual(s) that tested positive for COVID. As Tallassee City Schools…
Alabama Teacher of the Year Awarded New Car Thanks to Alfa Insurance
Alabama announced its 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year recipient. She has also been awarded a brand new set of wheels to use for the next year to help further educate her students.
