Selma Man Killed in Shootout with Ex-Girlfriend’s Boyfriend
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man is behind bars -- and a Selma man is dead -- after a shootout at a Selma housing complex. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says…
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
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrests in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama News Network-- A routine traffic stop in in Dallas County leads to a major drug bust. Sheriff Mike Granthum says a deputy stopped a vehicle without…
Marengo Co. Man Charged with Capital Murder in Girlfriend’s Death
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marengo County man is facing a capital murder charge in the shooting death of his live-in girlfriend. Investigators say 71 year old Cleveland Winters shot 54…
More COVID-19 Testing Available in Selma and Dallas Co. Area
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in the Selma and Dallas County area -- now have another option available to get tested for COVID-19. A mobile test site set up at Bloch Park…
Search for Missing Hoover Man Continues in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities continue to search for a missing Hoover man -- whose abandoned car was found in Perry County last week. Seventy-one year old Frank Stevenson of Hoover has been…
Selma Hospice Worker Designs Hot-Selling Bumper Sticker
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma hospice worker creates a COVID-19 bumper sticker for hospice workers that's now being sold all over the country. The bumper sticker identifies the driver of the…
State School Superintendent Tours Perry Co. School District
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State School Supt. Eric Mackey visits the Perry County School District Tuesday morning. He got a first-hand look at the challenges many rural school…
Chicago Bears Pick Former Selma High Player in NFL Draft
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A small town Dallas County farm boy will soon be headed to the big city -- with a chance to live out his dream of playing pro football in…
Alabama National Guard Helps Clean Camden Nursing Home
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama National Guard is on the frontline -- in the fight against the Coronavirus. A team sprang into action Friday in Camden to help clean a nursing home…
COVID-19 Safety Concerns Shut Down American Apparel in Selma
From the West Alabama newsroom-- A Selma plant temporarily shuts down due to health concerns after two workers come down with COVID-19. American Apparel shut down operations Thursday morning due to health concerns caused…
