Drive-Up Food Giveaways Draw Thousands in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two drive-up food giveaways in Selma -- brought thousands of people out today -- to get free food. One of the giveaways was at the Christian Outreach Alliance Food…
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
Camden Nursing Home Hit Hard by COVID-19
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 has hit a Wilcox County nursing home really hard. Dozens of people who live and work at Camden Nursing Facility have come down with the disease. Three weeks…
Tornado Destroys Home in Arlington Community of Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County couple is left picking up the pieces -- after their home is destroyed by a tornado -- during the Easter Sunday storms. Barry and Brenda Pope…
Easter Storm Causes Major Damage at Perry Co. Church
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Easter Sunday storm system caused major damage to a church in the Sprott community of Perry County. The storm ripped the steeple off Mount Pleasant Free Will Baptist…
Dallas Co. EMA Prepares for Severe Weather Amid COVID-19 Crisis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County EMA is preparing for the threat of severe weather this weekend -- but officials say the Coronavirus pandemic -- is making it harder. "We're expecting damaging…
Food Insecurity on the Rise Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The COVID-19 outbreak is increasing food insecurity in high poverty areas. And it's changing how some non-profit organizations -- work to meet those needs of people in their communities.…
Drive-In Easter Sunday Service Planned in Camden
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Easter Sunday will be a lot different this year -- because of the Coronavirus pandemic. But people in Camden still plan to gather together to celebrate the day. Churches…
COVID-19 Outbreak Causes Change at Selma Doctors’ Clinic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Coronavirus pandemic has forced some businesses to shut down. But -- Selma Doctors' Clinic -- is not one of them. "We are still open and we're here to…
Apple iPad Grant Aids Home Schooling Effort in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Public schools across the state are back in session. However, the COVID-19 outbreak has forced school districts to home-school students. Classes have resumed at Perry County Schools -- although…
Selma Small Businesses Struggles Amid COVID-19 Crisis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on the small business community in Selma. Many have had to change the way they do business --…
