Marion man on trial for 2021 murder of his wife
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marion man is on trial in Perry County -- for the murder of his wife. Thirty-seven year old Jimmy Woods is accused of murder -- and abuse of…
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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Hyundai in High Gear Part 3: Plant makes big impact on small towns
20 years after the opening of Montgomery's Hyundai plant, its impact can be felt far beyond the plant -- to the small towns in the area that are home to supply plants that have helped Hyundai create 40,000 jobs.
Lowndes Co. students raising money to attend national conference
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of Lowndes County students is raising money to go help represent the state of Alabama at the Future Business Leaders of America's national conference in California. Twenty-four…
Meadowview Christian School sold to Ellwood Christian Academy
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Meadowview Christian School campus in Selma won't be vacant for long after the school shuts down at the end of the month. The private Christian school is…
Jobs Plus grant program aims to break down barriers in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new $2.3 million dollar grant program in Selma is providing employment and education assistance to people in public housing. The Jobs Plus program aims to help break down…
First ever connected rural classroom opens at RC Hatch School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new first-of-its-kind -- high-tech classroom -- is now up and running at RC Hatch School in Uniontown. What started out as an ordinary classroom has been transformed into…
Wilcox Co. Extension Office hosts annual Safety Day
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Wilcox County Extension Office hosted its annual Safety Day event Thursday in Camden. The event brought nearly a hundred third graders from all over the county -- out…
Pine Hill Mission helping Plantersville tornado victims
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County non-profit is working to provide the help that Plantersville tornado victims need -- on the long road to recovery. Pine Hill Mission hosted Plantersville Community…
Demopolis community celebrates Small Business Week
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis is honoring the city's small business community. Mayor Woody Collins signed a proclamation celebrating the contributions that entrepreneurs and small business owners make in the…
One on one with Selma School Superintendent Dr. David Scott
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools has a new superintendent -- and he has big plans for the school district. Dr. David Scott has been on the job now for about…
