Lenah Allen
Content Creator, "Lifting up with Lenah" creator
Albany, GA
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Lenah is a Digital Content Producer for WALB. She came to WALB in January 2022. Lenah was born and raised in Georgia. In May 2021, she graduated from Valdosta State University with a B.A. in journalism with a minor in mass media.
During her college career, she held numerous positions at the college newspaper The Spectator, including Editor-in-chief. Before joining the WALB Digital Team, she was a reporter at the Thomasville Times-Enterprise.
Lenah is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. During her free time, she loves to crochet, make crafts, go to the gym and shop for a good deal at some of the best local thrift stores.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Lenah Allen
The Building the House of Faith with Faith Soup Kitchen is at 1332 West Jackson Street. It is open from 1-2 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 9:28 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
Last week, a Lee County mom spoke out about a bullying incident she said has left her daughter traumatized and now she’s heard from other parents that say they have the same problem.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 12:25 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
The college also just received its reaccreditation and also earned national recognition as the top educational program in the country.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 12:04 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
A Lee County mom is speaking out after her daughter experienced a bullying incident at a Lee County Elementary School that she said threatened her daughter's life.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
The Georgia Primary is just six days away and the State Representative race in District 153 is brewing up controversy as one of the candidates is making criminal allegations and has filed a police report.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 10:03 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
It’s been more than a year since Cpt. Justin Bedwell lost his life in the line of duty, but his memory continues to live on.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
This month, the spotlight is on an advocate whose work is dedicated to speaking up for those impacted by the autoimmune disease lupus.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
This is the 10th year in a row that purple has taken over the City of Tifton.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 6:44 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
What started off as a school project has blossomed into something even bigger that has the potential to impact Albany's food insecurity.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 5:58 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
A new weeklong school event called "Taste of College" has made its way into the cafeteria of Thomas County Central High School.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 5:53 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
Once a month maintenance is performed throughout the community to ensure the Good Life City stays looking good, but a litter problem is threatening Operation Clean Sweep's chances of making a difference.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 7:36 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
In a 5-2 vote, the city voted Tuesday night for the Family Dollar on Maple Street to remain a convenience store for the community.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
On the day of the celebration, 14 students from the Home Builder’s Student Chapter signed and committed to internships in the community related to a skilled trade.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 7:13 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
This month, in honor of Autism Awareness Month, an autism support organization was chosen for its ability to bring people together and spread awareness.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 6:44 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
A goal has been set by the church to pack 1,000 buckets with essential supplies.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
The Family Autism Support Team, also known as FAST, hosts autism events year-round but none that will compare to the one that will close out the month of April.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2022 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
On Sunday, officials received a call at 11:15 a.m. about a car that was found off the roadway in a pond located on Highway 27 East on District Line Road.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 7:50 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
A Thomasville art gallery is taking a crafty approach to supporting Ukraine during its time of need.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 12:02 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
“Lifting up with Lenah” will be dedicated to spotlighting those people and organizations that continue to put others’ needs in front of their own. Each month, Digital Producer Lenah Allen will have exclusive interviews with each chosen person or organization.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
The shooting that occurred on the 1500 block of Argonne Drive resulted in two people being shot multiple times.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 2:39 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) has arrested one suspect involved in a Tuesday shooting incident that left one victim injured, according to the agency.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 3:35 PM EST
|By Lenah Allen
Two suspects are still on the run after a Feb. 25 high-speed chase that ended in two-car fires, according to the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2022 at 5:28 PM EST
|By Lenah Allen
The Walmart located on Ledo Road is currently closed, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 4:41 PM EST
|By Lenah Allen
The search is still on for three suspects that led Georgia State Patrol (GSP) on a high-speed chase that ended in two-car fires, according to the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 8:27 PM EST
|By Lenah Allen
The driver led deputies in a high-speed chase with speeds over 100 mph.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2022 at 7:45 PM EST
|By Lenah Allen
While on the scene of an accident on Highway 520 near Huddle House, police realized there was also an active shooter in the area.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2022 at 11:43 AM EST
|By Lenah Allen
On Feb. 23, Officers received reports of a hate-motivated crime at Sam’s Club.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 1:09 PM EST
|By Lenah Allen, Jordan Barela and Kim McCullough
Black excellence can be found across the Good Life City.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 4:24 PM EST
|By Lenah Allen
A Bainbridge man is facing eight felonies, including cruelty to animals, following an investigation that spanned several months.