Greenville students trade classroom for the outdoors in summertime learning
Students with Greenville's summer learning initiative get to experience a unique way of combining  learning and exercise.
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by WAKA Action 8 News
Reporter/MMJ
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.
Students with Greenville's summer learning initiative get to experience a unique way of combining  learning and exercise.
Butler County School Superintendent Joseph Eiland represents Alabama's District Two as finalist for State Superintendent of the Year.
The Greenville Fire Department held a promotion ceremony Wednesday night honoring Firefighters who have risen the ranks to a new position within the department.
Greenville is gearing up for its largest Juneteenth celebration to date.
Craig Waller publicly announces his run for Greenville's next mayor at a free crawfish boil in Greenville.
The Beacon of Hope is a learning and resource center newly opened in Greenville Alabama. The facility provides specialized activities that help children with learning or behavioral inhibitions find ways to actively be independent.
The Butler County School System welcomed business leaders and community members to share in the magic of Disney while allowing students to show what they've learned through the arts in non-traditional ways.
Congresswoman Terri Sewell held a community conversation forum in Fort Deposit to speak with citizens of Lowndes County about their concerns reflecting DEI changes implemented in the county by President Trump.
As a statewide teacher shortage continues to loom across school systems the Butler County BOE is taking steps to combat the shortage in their school district.
A Forest Home family is in mourning following the sudden death of their seemingly healthy teenage daughter.



