Prattville Development Controversy
Some Prattville residents say the citizens are being sued by city government as a means of validating a procedure for revenue. And they showed up at Tuesday night's council meeting to…
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.
Articles
Prattville Senior with Rare Illness Surprised with Magic Moment
It's the 9th year for the Capital City Clay Shoot. A fundraiser for the magic moments organization to help make the dreams come true for chronically ill children in Alabama. "So we're…
Is Roy Moore taking the Senate Race for Granted?
The race is on to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions' U.S. Senate seat. And Democrat Doug Jones is appealing to his base. "It's been a surprise to me that Doug Jones has had the financial resources to start running television…
Local Reaction to Violent Crime Rise
Alabama News Network is following up to the violent crime in Montgomery. And getting your reaction to what is happening in the city. After the Raceway gas station shooting…
Violent Crime on the Rise
Cellphone video captured the scene at the Eastern Boulevard Raceway Monday morning. It was an incident that left one man shot in the head. It's violence like this…
People Gather to Protest the Violence at Raceway
Cellphone video shows a chaotic scene at the Eastern Boulevard Raceway gas station. It left one man shot in the head. But less than 24 hours later, it's a…
Gov. Ivey gives Warning to all Alabamians ahead of TS Nate
"Alabamians you must prepare and remain vigilant. This is serious business." Governor Kay Ivey took to the airwaves across Alabama Friday afternoon. She says she is in touch with the FEMA administrator and the White House. She placed the National…
Gun Control Debate
The right to bear arms... For some, it's just common sense. "Yeah, people carry just in case they get robbed or something like that. I understand you carry it to protect yourself," said Margarita Leon. Sunday night in Las Vegas,…
City Council Passes Budget for FY 2018
The $252 million budget was passed. There were several things amended before that could happen. The lodging tax increase was approved. Area hotel guests will pay a one percent tax increase. Councilmen we talked to say the mayor's school study…
Jess Meuse Close to Shooting in Vegas
Our own "American Idol" star and former Slapout resident Jess Meuse is in Las Vegas. She was supposed to be there at the Route 91 Concert Sunday night when a gunman…
