Dallas County Deputy Arrested
A Dallas County Sheriff's deputy has been arrested on charges of stealing and using his position for personal gain. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum told Alabama News Network that longtime investigator Lt.…
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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Demopolis Set to Host 48th Annual Christmas on the River
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Demopolis are gearing up to host their annual community Christmas party, which starts Wednesday, December 4. Christmas on the River is a fun-filled -- holiday tradition…
Sheriffs React to Death of Lowndes Co. Sheriff “Big John” Williams
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The death of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams this weekend -- continues to send ripples through the law enforcement community. Williams was shot and killed in Hayneville…
Teen Charged with Capital Murder in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Investigators with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office -- arrest a Selma teenager -- for capital murder. Sheriff Mike Granthum said 17 year old Justin Manzie of Selma -- has…
Teen Murder Suspect in Selma Certified as an Adult
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma teen charged in the 2018 murder of a 20 year old Selma woman -- will be tried as an adult. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson said…
Lowndes Co. Man Charged with Internet Sex Crimes Involving Children
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County man is facing multiple counts of internet sex crimes involving underage children. District Attorney Charlotte Tesmer said 25 year old Brent Jenks of Hope Hull is…
More ALEA State Troopers Get Ready to Hit the Highway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The highways and byways around the state of Alabama -- will soon be a little safer. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is adding dozens of new state…
Needy Families in Dallas Co. Get Thanksgiving Meals
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office -- Northside Baptist Church in Selma -- and Dave's Market in Valley Grande -- have teamed-up to provide Thanksgiving meals to needy families in…
New Sawmill to Bring Dozens of New Jobs to Selma
A new multi-million dollar sawmill opens in Selma — bringing dozens of new high tech jobs to the area. Sunbelt Forest Ventures is a new state-of-the-art sawmill — that produces pallet timber.…
Effort Underway in Selma to Use Sports to Help Reduce Crime
From the West Alabama newsroom--- There's an effort is underway in Selma to use sports -- as a way to help stop the violence in the city. Goals have gone up -- and lines…
