Final Preps for Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee Underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in set to kick-off this week in Selma -- and organizers say this year's event -- could be one of 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
New Police Chief Chosen in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis has a new police chief tonight. The city's new top cop was chosen by a unanimous vote of the city council. Acting chief Rex…
Former U.S. Vice President Gore Pushes Ecological Justice in Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Former Vice President Al Gore was in Lowndes County today making a moral call for ecological justice across Alabama. Gore spoke at the Jackson Steele Community Center in…
Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage Weeks Away
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is getting ready to showcase one of the largest historic districts in the southeast. The 44th Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage is just a few weeks away. The Pilgrimage opens up historic…
Linden Residents React to Controversial Newspaper Editorial
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An editorial in a Linden newspaper has residents there defending their town. Residents say it's the latest in a series of racially charged headlines and articles…
Potholes and Raggedy Roads Pose Problem in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Potholes have become a major problem in the city of Selma. It's a problem residents say has mostly been ignored by city leaders. Selma residents say the city has too many raggedy roads and a…
Sweet Water Schools Rank Among the Top 30 in State
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Sweetwater High School and Sweetwater Middle School have each been recognized -- as one of the Top 30 high schools -- and one of the…
ALProHealth Program Targets Obesity in Lowndes County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A program aimed at preventing and reducing obesity gets underway in Lowndes County. ALProHealth is a 5-year initiative to fight the obesity epidemic. It's being implemented…
Dallas Co. Sheriff’s Office Honors Former Longtime Chief Deputy
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office pays homage to the memory of longtime Chief Deputy Randy Pugh. A plaque in honor of former Chief Deputy Randy…
Demopolis Police Chief Search Down to Three Finalists
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The search for a new police chief continues in the city of Demopolis. Mayor John Laney says the list of applicants has been…
