Demopolis Man Charged in Deadly Shootings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Demopolis Police make an arrest in a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of two people over the weekend. Capt. Rex Flowers says 21 year old…
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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Police Investigate Violent & Deadly Thanksgiving Holiday in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are looking for suspects -- and answers -- after a violent and deadly Thanksgiving holiday in Selma. Two people were killed -- and two…
St. James Hotel Prospective Buyer Hilton Hotel Affiliated
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city leaders are moving forward with plans to sell the historic St. James Hotel. City Council President Corey Bowie says the city has a prospective buyer for the hotel. He says the negotiations for…
Sewage Problems Could Soon Be Over in Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Uniontown residents are cautiously optimistic about the effort to replace the city's old sewage system. A $23 million dollar USDA grant was recently awarded to the city to rehabilitate the city's entire wastewater collection system.…
$5000 Reward Offered in Unsolved Demopolis Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Police need your help to find out whose responsible for the unsolved murder of a young mother in Demopolis. Police say 29…
Dallas Co. District Attorney: Danger Part of the Job
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The attack on Marengo County District Attorney Greg Griggers spotlights the potential danger that comes along with being a D-A. Griggers was shot Thursday afternoon when he was ambushed near his office in Demopolis by…
Audit Shines Some Light on Financial Picture in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council gets a clearer picture of the financial shape that the city may be in. Auditors presented their findings at the city council…
Fundraising Journey for Handley High Band Runs Through Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Alabama high school band director is on a 415 mile journey on foot -- in an effort to raise money for his students…
Service of Military Veterans Honored in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Dallas County honored the military service of our nation's veterans at a ceremony Monday morning at Bloch Park in Selma. The rain couldn't stop…
Perry Co. Man Convicted of Multiple Sex Crimes
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County man is convicted on multiple sex charges by a Perry County jury. District Attorney Michael Jackson says 49 year old Tony Simmons was found guilty…
