41st Annual Holiday House Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Selma lately. More Christmas lights are popping up all over town -- and the 41st Annual Holiday House is 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
Elementary School Students Get Real Life Civics Lesson in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Dallas County elementary school students -- got a real-life civics lesson Friday morning -- during a field trip in Selma. About fifty second graders from Brantley Elementary School…
Wallace Community College Selma Announces New Apprenticeship Program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new apprenticeship program at Wallace Community College Selma -- is helping regional industry -- meet it's workforce needs. WCCS officials say the new employer-driven program is designed to…
Three Finalists Chosen in Selma Police Chief Search
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is one step closer to announcing a new police chief. The selection committee has now narrowed the search -- down to three finalists. Lt. Kenta…
Aggressive Push to Increase ALEA State Trooper Ranks Continues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's been an ongoing trooper shortage in the state of Alabama -- for years. The aggressive push to increase their numbers continues. Twenty-four new graduates of the ALEA…
Selma AIDS Organization Opens New Wellness Center
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A non-profit AIDS organization in Selma is expanding its operation -- and its reach -- into the community. Selma AIR is celebrating World AIDS Day with the grand opening…
Stores in Selma Gear Up for Small Business Saturday
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- As the holiday shopping season kicks-off -- retailers in Selma are gearing up for Small Business Saturday -- and urging the community -- to shop local -- first. Stores…
Thousands Attend Annual ASU Turkey Day Classic Parade
Thousands of people kicked off their Thanksgiving holiday festivities in beautiful downtown Montgomery Thursday morning. They were were out taking part in all of the excitement -- at the annual ASU Turkey Day Classic…
Marengo County Pastor Sentenced for Sex Abuse of Underage Church Member
A Marengo County church pastor who pleaded guilty to sex abuse involving an underage church member has now been sentenced. Authorities said Gregory Lucy has been sentenced to ten years in prison. They…
Lowndes County Teenager Charged in Dallas County Murder
A Lowndes County teenager has been arrested in a Dallas County murder investigation. Authorities say 17-year-old Andre Bennett, Jr. is charged with capital murder in the death of 30-year-old Danathian Crum.…
