Co-Defendant in Alexis Hunter Murder Gets 30 Year Sentence
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man tried and convicted of felony murder in the 2013 death of Selma High student Alexis Hunter -- learns his fate. Larry Hunter of…
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
Winn-Dixie Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Selma Store
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new grocery shopping experience available for people in Selma. The Selma Winn-Dixie has been redesigned by the company to fit the needs of the…
Road Mapping Project Underway in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County 911 is trying to help first responder save time and save lives -- by mapping all the roads in the county. Georgia-based, CGI…
Fundraising Effort Underway for Selma Area Food Bank
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fund raising campaign is underway to help a Selma non-profit that's on a mission to stamp out hunger. The Selma Area Food Bank supplies…
Selma Police Investigate the City’s 9th Murder of 2018
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a man is shot and killed early Sunday morning. Sgt. Ray Blanks says the victim was found lying…
Law Enforcement Teams Sweep Selma Housing Project
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Law enforcement swept through a Selma housing project in a show of force Thursday night -- in response to a recent attack on police officers. Police Chief Spencer Collier says about forty state and federal…
Selma City Leaders Respond to Police Officer Ambush
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city leaders are putting together a coordinated effort in response to a recent police officer ambush. The attack has city leaders focusing more of their…
Shooting in Selma Leaves One Hurt, One Behind Bars
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Selma leaves one man critically injured -- and another man behind bars facing multiple charges. Police say 23 year old Shaquille Tyus…
Lowndes Co. Man Acquitted of Murder on a Mission to Inspire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County man is speaking out after being acquitted of murder -- and spending more than five years in jail. Alfonso Green of…
Prattville Fire Department Awarded Top Rating
People in Prattville are safer after the city's fire department is awarded a top ISO rating. Chief Terry Brown says the upgrade reflects the effort and commitment of the men and women…
