Covington County welcomes Southern Transformer Services
Covington County is experiencing economic growth as the city of Florala welcomes a new industry.
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
Troy University is Helping Students Combat Food Insecurity
Troy University is helping combat food insecurity faced by some students with a free of charge food pantry.
Family Sunshine Center’s Annual Swing Fore Hope Charity Golf Tournament
Golfers in Greenville got the chance to enjoy 18 holes all while supporting a great cause.Â
Georgiana Police Department Expanding to keep Citizens Safe
The Georgiana Police Department is adding to its Police force in preparation of the town's continued growth and community safety.
Reid State uses new technology to teach neonatal nursing care
It's all made possible thanks to a $60,000 grant from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), which helps Launch the project addressing rural healthcare disparities and nursing shortages
Businesses across South Alabama were temporarily closed following reports of the sale of controlled substances.
A total of seven businesses so far across South Alabama have been found to be in possession of and selling seemingly legal controlled substances.
Longtime Greenville restaurant torn down to make way for another
The City of Greenville is making way for new urbanization-- starting with the demolition of long standing restaurant Shoney's.
The Georgiana School Key Club Working to Enhance Student’s Success
With the leadership of advisor Rae Longmire Georgiana School Key Club members have the opportunity to participate in a three part summer enrichment series.
City of Georgiana Welcomes New Busy Ant Supermarket
After closing in late 2025 and spending months with no grocery store, the City of Georgiana has welcomed the re-opening of a newly-renovated grocery store.Â
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.
