Dallas Co. Courthouse Reopens to the Public
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County is back open for business. The county courthouse reopened to the public Monday morning -- for the first time in two months. A line…
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
Mother of Dixons Mills Murder Victim Speaks Out
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A brokenhearted mother is crying out for justice -- after her son is gunned down earlier this week in Dixons Mills. Fifty-seven year old Nadine Monghan has now had…
Blountsville Man Charged with Murder in Dixons Mills Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Blountsville man is arrested for murder in Marengo County after a shooting in Dixons Mills. Fifty-six year old James Startley is charged with murder in the shooting death of…
UPDATE: Selma Woman Charged with Drug Trafficking
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is behind bars -- on more than a million dollars bond -- after a drug bust Tuesday night in Dallas County. Eighteen year old Aaliyah Hatcher is…
Hundreds Contribute to Help Disabled Senior Fire Victim in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A disabled Selma senior whose house was recently destroyed by fire -- is now planning to rebuild her home and her life -- thanks to the generosity of hundreds…
Barbershops and Beauty Salons Reopen in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Barber shops and beauty salons in the city of Selma -- are starting to reopen after a five week temporary shutdown. Fresh Trim Barber Shop is…
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Continue to Climb in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There has been a steady rise in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County as a result of more access to testing. Health officials say a total…
Selma Fire Police Unit Investigates Hood Street Fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fire that destroyed the home of a 77 year old disabled Selma woman -- remains under investigation. The Selma Fire Department's special -- Fire Police Unit -- is…
Home of Disabled Senior Shot Up and Set on Fire in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A disabled senior in Selma -- is crying out for answers -- after her home is shot up -- and set on fire. It happened at a house on…
Domestic Violence on the Rise Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Domestic violence cases are on the rise in west Alabama. Several law enforcement agencies are reporting an up-tick in domestic violence calls since the Coronavirus pandemic started. Marengo County…
