Teresa Lawson

1 day ago | waka.com | Teresa Lawson

Posted: A panel discussion allowed citizens to ask questions and voice concerns about– healthcare, food insecurity, medicaid and education. They also discussed how large financial cuts affect Lowndes County.

2 days ago | waka.com | Teresa Lawson

Posted: Updated: As a statewide teacher shortage continues to loom across Alabama school systems the Butler County BOE is taking steps to combat the shortage in their school district. The Greenville BOE is taking matters into their own hands to find and help nourish passionate qualified teachers. In a partnership with Reach University the system provides tuition for Paraprofessionals who desire to gain their Bachelors degree.

2 weeks ago | waka.com | Teresa Lawson

A Forest Home family is in mourning following the sudden death of their seemingly healthy teenage daughter. Quinetta and Richard  McPherson are enduring pain that no parent should endure after the passing of their daughter on April 1st. Following the circumstances of their daughter’s death the McPhersons are also searching for answers to why her case wasn’t handled with more urgency. Sania Simmons complained of a headache several days before her passing and was diagnosed with migraines.

2 weeks ago | waka.com | Teresa Lawson

Posted: Crenshaw County is helping Veterans get the help and support that they need to gain VA benefits by hosting a forum designed specifically for veterans to ask questions, voice concerns and get help directly from VA professionals including assistance with VA paperworkIn collaboration with the town of Rutledge, Veterans Administration, Alabama Department of Veterans affairs and local service providers Crenshaw County courts system is developing veterans treatment court.

3 weeks ago | waka.com | Teresa Lawson

Posted: Updated: Harvest Tyme Food Bank was gifted a building by the town of Fort Deposit and initially made repairs. ┬áThese repairs include the roof which they paid upwards of $50,000 to upgrade. Unfortunately the work was poorly done and now the non profit is experiencing water damage– destroying computers, office equipment and resources. Harvest Time is located in a food desert where the closest grocery store is nearly 15 miles away.