Alabama Under Fire Alert due to Drought Threat
As the threat of a drought looms across Alabama, The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Alert urging everyone to only burn items outdoors when permitted.
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.
Articles
Pine Level Residents vote to Incorporate Community into Town
Big changes are in the works for the community of Pine Level as the area officially starts the process of becoming a town.
Family Seeks Justice in 20 Year Old Cold Case
A Phoenix City man is shot and killed in cold blood in his driveway, now 20 years later his family is searching for answers.
District Four Runoff Election Just One Week Away
Montgomery's district four is facing a runoff election in just one week. To determine who will be West Montgomery's next city council representative.
Tuskegee University Announces NFL Stadium Project
The National Football League in partnership with Tuskegee University is taking steps to ensure students have hands-on experience to help gain employment in the NFL.
EPA Investigates Alabama Coal Ash Toxin Dangers
The EPA is cracking down on the harmful effects that coal ash may be rendering to Alabama communities-- The agency promising earlier this year to regulate coal ash facilities that are found in violation of the law.
City Implements Operation Hot Wash to help Detain Suspects
The streets of Montgomery may feel a bit safer as the Montgomery Police Department takes aim at removing suspected criminals and bringing them into custody.
Tickled Pink Expo Impact for Alabama Cancer Patients
The "Tickled Pink Women's Expo" is just around the corner and all of us here at Action 8 News are excited for our 9th year of helping fight against cancer.
The Alabama National Fair Celebrating 70 years
The Alabama national fair is just a few weeks away and today The Kiwanis Club of Montgomery kicked off things with its annual luncheon.
Alabama Missing Person Alerts Extended to Help Save Lives
Missing and endangered people in Alabama now have a better chance of being found safe. That's thanks to a new piece of legislation signed by Gov. Kay Ivey.
