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.
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
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
WAKA 8 Presents River Region Healthy Living Expo at Eastdale Mall
It's that time of year again as WAKA teams up area health professionals to help you live better and be health aware.
Funeral for Dadeville Mass Shooting Victim Marsiah Collins Held in Opelika
Funeral services for the third of four victims in the Dadeville Mass shooting was held in Opelika today.
Bates House of Turkey Returning to Montgomery
A popular Greenville restaurant is expanding and heading back to Montgomery.
Family Mourns Loss as Phil Dowdell is Laid to Rest
18-year-old Philstavious Dowdell was laid to rest today at Dadeville High School. Dowdell was one of the victims shot and killed at his sister's sweet 16 birthday party.
Tallapoosa County Schools Offer Grief Support to Students and Staff
Students in the Tallapoosa School System may be facing new challenges this week as they return to school.
