Long-Lewis Automotive Group Moves into Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The largest auto retailer in the state of Alabama is investing in the Selma area. Long-Lewis Automotive Group is expanding into the city --…
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 City School Officials Eye School Closures
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Officials at Selma City Schools are looking into shutting down two schools. Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams is recommending -- that Byrd First Class Early Learning Center…
Dallas Co. Probate Judge Set to Pass Torch and Retire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas Co. Probate Judge Kim Ballard is getting set to pass the torch and retire capping a more than 30 year political career. Ballard has served two six-year terms as probate judge and chairman of…
Demopolis City Leaders in Search of New Police Chief
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis is looking for a new top cop after Public Safety Director Tommie Reese is appointed to a statewide position with the Attorney General's Office. After nearly a decade as chief of…
Selma YMCA has New CEO and Renewed Focus on Youth
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New leadership at the Selma-Dallas County YMCA has plans to improve the community through youth development. New CEO Leonard Speed says he has big plans coming up at the Y for 2019. He says there…
Annual Holiday House Kicks Off Christmas Season in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 40th Annual Holiday House is underway in Selma. The arts and crafts sale is a Selma Christmas tradition that marks the holiday season in the city each…
Wilcox Co. Man on Trial for Murder of Dallas Co. Man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is set to go on trial in Selma for the 2012 murder of a Dallas County man. District Attorney Michael Jackson says Rockel Hardy of Pine Apple shot J. C. Gaines…
Annual Christmas on the River Underway in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 47th annual Christmas on the River is underway in Demopolis. The four-day Christmas festival kicks into high gear this weekend. Chamber Director Sidney Freeman is inviting everyone out to experience Christmas on the River.…
Total Liquidation Sale Underway at Concordia College Alabama
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A historically black private Christian college in Selma is now liquidating its assets after closing down last school year. The Concordia College total liquidation sale…
Town of Fort Deposit Set to Open New Senior Center
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The town of Fort Deposit is opening a new senior center on Saturday. Alabama News Network got a sneak peek at the town's newest landmark Wednesday.…
