Montgomery Firefighters Push for 10% Pay Raise as Budget Debate Intensifies
Firefighters asked city leaders to approve a 10% raise, citing vacancies, high overtime costs and recruitment challenges.
Estee Morrison
Estee Morrison is the weekend anchor for Action 8 News. She rejoined the WAKA news team in 2022.
Estee is proud to say she was born and raised in Montgomery. She started her news career at WAKA in the Production Department and later became the producer of WAKA’s first 5PM newscast more than 20 years ago.
Eventually, Estee started reporting and discovered her passion for covering politics and court cases around Central Alabama. She was part of the Governor’s press corps during the administrations of Gov. Don Siegelman and Gov. Bob Riley. Estee also covered the Alabama Legislature as well.
In addition, she started the “Positively Alabama” weekly series which highlighted artists, businesses and people who made unique contributions throughout our state. Two of Estee’s favorite stories during this time included a trip to South Korea to tour Hyundai plants in the fall of 2004 before the opening of Montgomery’s Hyundai plant and driving a hovercraft down the Coosa River.
Estee then left WAKA to be a stay-at-home mom for more than 15 years, but rejoined the news team as her children became older.
She attended college at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia.
Estee has a passion for telling stories, and she would love to tell yours! You can email her anytime.
Articles
Hotel Elevation to open in Montgomery, blending history with high-end experience
The Elevation Convening Center and Hotel, set to open Oct. 1, was developed by the Equal Justice Initiative.
Figures Hosts Town Hall in Montgomery, Addresses Health Care, Industry and Infrastructure
Figures said 52 rural hospitals remain open across the state, and 22 face an immediate threat of shutting down.
Gunfire, large parties in parking lots worry Montgomery businesses
Some Montgomery business owners are frustrated about parking lot parties that turn violent.
Montgomery’s Oldest Live Music Nightclub Faces Liquor License Scrutiny After Resident Complaints
Cloverdale residents expressed frustration over what they described as persistent noise, litter, and disorderly behavior surrounding 1048 Jazz and Blues.
Federal Funding Freeze Halts Senior Employment Program in Central Alabama
The Easterseals' SCSEP program has allowed older adults who once cared for families or held jobs to regain their independence with job training and part-time work at nonprofits.
District 7 Residents Voice Concerns, Hear Updates at Town Hall Meeting
Residents also got a preview of potential plans for the old Floyd Middle School campus.
Ivey Announces Over $25.9M for Economic Development in 15 Alabama Communities
A significant portion of the $25.9 million is directed toward sites in Central Alabama.
Montgomery County Commission Holds Budget Hearings for Next Fiscal Year
The sheriff’s department is seeking nearly $1.2 million, largely to cover extra costs tied to supporting the Montgomery Police Department.
County Commission Approves $1 Million to Support Montgomery Whitewater
Whitewater’s revenue has grown more than 50% over last year, and the past three weekends have brought record attendance.
