Dallas Co. Patrol Cars Get On Board Computers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office has a new high-tech crime fighting tool to use -- to help protect and serve the public. Sheriff Mike Granthum says every car in…
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.
Articles
COVID-19 Creates New Challenges to Effort to End Hunger in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The COVID-19 crisis continues to create new challenges in the fight to stamp out hunger. Namely, the pandemic has affected both the food supply -- and demand for food.…
Christian Outreach Alliance Distributes Tons of Food in Selma
From the West Alabama newsroom-- A Selma charity gives away tons of free food -- to hundreds of needy families Thursday in Selma. Volunteers with the Christian Outreach Alliance Food Pantry -- were hard…
Selma Voters Optimistic After Municipal Election Runoff
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More votes were cast in the municipal election runoff -- than there were in the municipal election, 355 more votes -- to be exact. "This town has more enthusiasm…
Selma Voters Set to Pick City Leaders in Municipal Runoff Election
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The municipal runoff elections are Tuesday -- and there are six races in the city of Selma. Voters are about to choose four new city council members -- a…
New Selma University President Shares His Vision for the School’s Future
From the West Alabama newsroom-- The new president at Selma University shares his vision for the future of the historically black private college. President Eddie Hill, Jr says addressing the school's ongoing financial troubles…
Dallas Co. Schools Provides Mobile Hot Spots for Students
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County Schools is outfitting 30 buses in it's fleet -- with Wi-Fi technology. "It's our plan to eventually have all 72 of our buses outfitted, but this first…
Long-Awaited Splash Pad on Selma Riverfront Finally Finished
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Kids in Selma will have a fun new way to beat the heat -- when summer rolls back around next year. The long-awaited splash pad at Butterfly Park on…
Selma Restaurant Takes Business on the Road During Pandemic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Restaurants everywhere are struggling to survive -- due to the effect that Covid-19 has had on business. But one Selma restaurant is managing to stay afloat by taking…
COVID-19 Crisis Transforms Annual Central Alabama Fair into Fall Festival in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 has caused some major changes to the annual Central Alabama Fair in Selma. And as a result, organizers have even changed the name of this year's event. Fair…
