City of Troy Honors Fallen Officers
The City of Troy recognizing its fallen officers with a celebration of life and service for those lost in the line of duty.
Teresa Lawson
Teresa Lawson is a Reporter/MMJ for WAKA Action 8 News.
Teresa was born and raised in Butler County and developed a love for news in middle school, dreaming of becoming a TV news reporter. She attended Auburn University, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberals Arts.
Teresa interned with WSFA and began her career there as a news content specialist, later accepting a position with WAKA as a TV news producer. Teresa enjoys working in most areas of the newsroom but especially enjoys entertainment news.
She loves the Lord, her church and family, spends her free time reading or shopping and still considers Auburn her second home.
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Covington County’s Faith and Community Leaders Celebrate National Day of Prayer
Faith Leaders gathered at the Covington County Courthouse to celebrate the 75th National Day of Prayer.
Regional Medical Center Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Honor Doctors’ Dedication with Newly Named Departments
Regional Medical Center in Greenville celebrating big changes to their community hospital, which recently feared closure, with a ribbon cutting Wednesday.
Troy Police Department Looking to Hire Correctional Officers to Help Move the City and Its Citizens forward
The city is looking to add Correctional Officers to the police force who not only hope to protect and serve Troy but also help inmates cope with what may be one of the worst days of their lives.
Georgia man in Custody following Two Counts of Attempted Murder and Home Invasion in Greenville
According to Chief Justin Lovvorn, just before 5 a.m. Saturday April 25, 2026, law enforcement was called to New Searcy Road. There they found a male suspect and two individuals suffering with gunshot wounds.
Two Butler County Organizations ban together to bring Awareness to Health, Wellness and Autism in Greenville
The Peer helpers of Butler County are planning their inaugural wellness fair in Greenville and are teaming up with local advocates to ensure the community has sufficient awareness in areas of health and…
Lulu Gribbin donates $100,000 to help fund technology and research for leg amputees
Shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin and her surgeons shared their experiences today at Troy University's Helen Keller Lecture Series nearly two years following Gribbin's attack.
Beacon of Hope ABA Clinics under Investigation
Parents and employees associated with Beacon of Hope are now speaking out as children are left with no ABA resources and many employees are discovering monetary discrepancies with their 401K, insurance, and final pay-checks as early as January 30th of this year.
Lomax Hannon Junior College Celebrates 133 Years
Lomax Hannon Junior College is celebrating 133 years of historical impact and has no plans of slowing down its continued reach in South Alabama.
Fire Official Warns the Danger of Electrical Fire Extinguishing Methods
Electrical fires often start in the wall of a home or building and may not be noticeable to the naked eye.
