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…
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
Security Improvements Increase School Safety in Linden
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Linden City School officials are working to improve security and increase student safety around the district. Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman says Linden Elementary now has a…
National Park Service Hosts Preservation Effort in White Hall
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The National Park Service is hosting an event this weekend to show people how to preserve their treasured artifacts from the Voting Rights Movement. Park service officials…
Seniors in Selma Benefit from SilverSneakers Program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A program at the Selma-Dallas County YMCA is helping to improve the quality of life for area seniors. SilverSneakers is a free fitness program that provides unlimited access to everything at the Y. The program…
Selma Man Charged with Abusing Three Year Old
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is facing ten to life -- after being charged with abusing his girlfriend's three year old child. Selma Police say Rakeem Harris is charged…
School Bus Pick Up Issues on Dirt Road in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County woman wants school officials to fix a problem some school buses have had picking up kids who live on dirt…
Selma Museums Benefit from Montgomery Memorial
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Museums in Montgomery aren't the only ones getting a bump in tourism from the new Lynching Memorial. Some museums in Selma are also seeing an up-tick in tourism traffic. The Ancient Africa, Enslavement & Civil…
Second Session of Summer Art Camp Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Close to fifty kids are getting an art lesson this week in Selma. They're all attending the city's annual Summer Art Camp. Camp director Candi Duncan…
Dallas Co. District Attorney Talks Animal Cruelty
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says there are laws on the books designed to protect animals from being mistreated. He says people who break…
Absence of Fourth Fireworks Show Disappoints People in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A big part of the Fourth of July celebration was missing Wednesday in Selma because the city didn't sponsor a fireworks show this year. A…
