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.
Tuskegee's Veteran Hospital held its annual Veterans Day parade this morning honoring those who have served our country. This year's event also honors the hospital's one hundred years of service to our veterans.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has a new analyst to help ensure that anyone committing shooting crimes in the county are held accountable for their actions.
Today is World Polio Day and the Montgomery Rotary Club hosted its annual "Purple Pinkie Project" Donut Drive to raise funds for those countries where polio still threatens children.
Bishop-Parker has been a staple business in the city of Montgomery since 1923 and is still family owned and operated.
It's that time of year again, one of the most wonderful times of the year the 35th annual Junior League of Montgomery's holiday market, of course.
Black farmers and landowners from across the region met today to discuss how they could be compensated for racial discrimination.
With growing unrest in Israel, the Jewish community here in Montgomery is coming together to help in whatever way possible.
Israel is in the grips of war with neighboring Gaza. And as bombs fall those who have emotional ties to the land speak about the heartbreaking circumstances.
Domestic violence is something that affects many people across the state. And contrary to popular beliefs domestic abuse or living in a toxic home environment isn't confined to physical abuse and it can happen to both men and women.
Those living in Pike Road are receiving elevated property tax bills following their vote in 2021 to raise taxes to help build the town's new High School. But a year later taxes have increased but no structure is in sight.
