Truman Capote’s “Holiday Memories” at Cloverdale Playhouse
Set in the 1930's, Truman Capote takes a look back at his life as a child growing up in Monroeville, Alabama.
Ellis Eskew
Ellis Eskew joined WAKA in October 2012. She anchors Action 8 News at 11:00AM, Noon, 5:00 & 5:30PM.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the TV news business, Ellis has held many different jobs both in front of and behind the camera.
She got her start in TV in her hometown of Dalton, Georgia. From there, she went on to report for stations in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Huntsville, Alabama, where she was anchor/producer for the FOX affiliate.
Ellis graduated from Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia, with a degree in Mass Communications/Broadcast Journalism. Her senior year, she interned at CNN in Atlanta.
Ellis has received several awards for her work, including “Best News Anchor” from the Alabama Broadcasters Association. She competed against news anchors from all across the state, regardless of market size, to win this recognition.
Ellis says one of her most memorable stories includes getting to travel with 100 World War II veterans to Washington, DC to see the war memorials. It was called Honor Flight. Telling the amazing stories of these brave men and women was an honor for Ellis, and she believes they truly are “The Greatest Generation.”
Ellis also got the opportunity to fly in a CH-47 Chinook helicopter with the Georgia National Guard Armory to cover their training in Fort Stewart.
When she is not reporting the latest news, Ellis enjoys traveling, working with children, drawing and painting and being active in her church and community.
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Polizos Wins House District 74 Seat, Meadows Looks to Serve in Other Ways
The race for Jay Love's House District 74 seat will be filled by Dimitri Polizos. He won the runoff Tuesday night with 57 percent of the vote to Charlotte Meadows' 42 percent.
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Education About-Face
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Have College Rivalries Gone Too Far?
School rivalries are what motivates us to cheer on our teams with passion.
Local Charities Need Your Help this Holiday Season
It's almost that time of year. While it is the season of giving, local charities tell us they are needing an extra hand this year.
Saban Addresses ‘Leaving for Texas’ Rumors Again
Rumors of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban were circulating Wednesday. They were about whether Saban might be interested in becoming head coach at the University of Texas. He addressed those rumors at a press conference.
Murphy vs. Murphy– After Montgomery Police Chief’s Forced Retirement
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