Perkins Set to Begin Third Term as Selma Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An ol' familiar face is heading back to the mayor's office in Selma. James Perkins, Jr. officially takes over as the city's next mayor…
George McDonald
George McDonald is the West Alabama Newsroom reporter for WAKA Action 8 News. He is based in Selma and covers Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Wilcox counties.
George began reporting for us in June 2005. He arrived in Alabama from WTOK in Meridian, Mississippi, where he worked as a reporter/photographer. He began his career in television news at WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was an editor.
George enjoys reporting because he says you’re always learning things you might not otherwise learn, meeting people you wouldn’t otherwise meet and doing things you might not otherwise do, but says the best thing about being a reporter is the potential to have a positive impact in the lives of others.
A native of Chicago (South Side!), George is an alumnus of Tougaloo College and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. When he’s not working, George enjoys spending quality time with his family.
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USDA Grant Awarded for Road Repair Project in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Perry County officials announce a $840,000 dollar USDA grant -- to complete a long awaited road repair project in Uniontown. County Road 65 has been on a list of…
Thousands Vote Absentee in Dallas Co. Amid COVID-19
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Election day is just about a week away -- but thousands of people in Dallas County -- have already cast their votes. "I came up here to vote because…
FLOTUS Tweet Highlights Drug Prevention Program in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County program is getting props from First Lady Melania Trump -- for it's work steering kids away from drugs and alcohol. Drug Free Communities of Dallas County…
Bush Hog Donates Big $$$ to Help Fight Cancer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma manufacturing company makes a big donation to help the effort to fight breast cancer in Alabama. A pink zero-turn mower -- built by the Bush Hog company…
Three Killed in Deadly Shootings in West Alabama
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three people are killed -- and three others are facing charges -- following a deadly weekend in West Alabama. "There were three murders in three different counties over the…
Buddy Watch Walk East Shines Spotlight on Veterans Issues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of military veterans are walking through Alabama -- to raise awareness about some of the serious issues -- some veterans face after leaving the service. "We all…
Balloon Release in Valley Grande Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students at Valley Grande Elementary School held a Breast Cancer Awareness event this afternoon. Students gathered outside -- and released dozens of pink balloons into the…
Inmates and Homeless May Qualify for Stimulus Checks
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Activist groups in Selma say thousands of people -- are missing out on millions of dollars they're entitled to -- from the federal government. Members…
Five People Behind Bars After Two Drug Busts in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Five people are arrested Tuesday night in Dallas County -- after two separate traffic stops -- end in drug busts. Sheriff Mike Granthum say 40 year old Matthew Chancey…
