County Worker Pay Raise Controversy Simmers in Lowndes County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- County workers in Lowndes County could soon see a bump in the amount of money they see in their pay checks. Budget talks by the…
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
Selma Fire Officials Investigating Suspicious House Fires
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Fire Department is investigating a growing number of suspicious house fires. City councilwoman Janie Thomas says four vacant houses in her ward have been…
Uniontown Man Accused of Killing His Girlfriend
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Uniontown man is behind bars -- accused of killing his girlfriend. Police say 38 year old Jimmy Lee Johnson is charged with capital murder. They say…
Morgan Academy Student Athletes Step Up for Community Clean Up
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of student-athletes in Selma -- are stepping up to the plate -- to tackle a growing litter problem at the city's biggest park. "We're calling it…
The Effort to Find a Missing Uniontown Man Continues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The search to find a missing Uniontown man continues tonight -- along with the prayers for his safe return. Sixty-five year old Archie Evans of Uniontown has been missing…
Foodies Enjoy Alabama Restaurant Week in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's Restaurant Week all around the state of Alabama this week. But in the city of Selma -- when it comes to restaurants -- many residents say there simply aren't enough. Restaurant Week is a…
Rabbis Tour Selma During Racial Injustice Summit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Central Conference of American Rabbis toured historic sites around Selma Tuesday -- all in an effort to promote racial justice. Fifty Jewish rabbis from around the…
Selma Company Donates Profits to Help Selma Non-Profits
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma-based oil company is donating a portion of it's profits -- to non-profit groups -- that are working to make a difference in the community. Cougar Oil…
Your Town Friday: Roland Cooper State Park in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A lot of people visit Wilcox County -- to check out the renowned quilt-makers -- or take a ride the ferry. However, no visit to the…
Selma PD: Baby Abused, Father Accused
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- accused of physically abusing his eleven month old daughter. Interim Police Chief Robert Green says 26 year old Anthony…
