May is National Bicycle Safety Month: Nearly 1,000 Cyclists die in the U.S. each year
May is National Bicycle Safety month and as nearly as 1,000 cyclists die in the U.S each year on the roadways we want you to know how to help keep cyclists safe.
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
City Offers Community Summer Recreation Programs with Buddy Watson Renovation
Just four months ago Buddy Watson park was damaged by tornadoes moving through Montgomery.
Camp Hill to Re-Name Town Buildings in Honor of Teens
Camp Hill is planning to honor two youths from their community Karmeshae Thomas and Phil Dowdell who was fatally shot during his sister's 16th birthday party-- in a special way.
Wetumpka Hoping to Increase Tourism with Unique City Attractions
The city of Wetumpka gained national exposure while featured on HGTV'S Hometown Take Over. Now, city officials hope to encourage tourism beyond those interested in the show.
Alabama Department of Public Health is Working with Statewide Agencies to end Cervical Cancer
Operation wipe out cervical cancer in Alabama is an effort to prolong the lives of women across the state by bringing awareness to HPV.
Troy Man Taking a Stance Against Gun Violence
As gun violence increases across the nation and in our area, one Troy man is doing his part to stop gun violence.
St. Jude Apartments to Close, Displacing Residents
Some senior citizens at Saint Jude Apartments are asking for the community's help with finding a new place to live.
Vandalism on the Rise across Montgomery- Crimestoppers offering $500 Reward
Crimestoppers is offering a 500-dollar cash reward for anyone who can help solve a Vandalism case in North Montgomery.
Montgomery Biscuits Helping to Bring Mental Health Awareness with Strike Out Stigma Week
May is mental health awareness month and The Montgomery Biscuits along with state agencies have partnered together in hopes of changing how people view mental health.
Montgomery Area Food Bank Provides Service Across Much of Alabama
May first marks the beginning of Child Hunger Month-- today we got a first hand glance at what the Montgomery area food bank is doing to help fight hunger across the state
