Juneteenth Program in Selma Celebrates Freedom
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma gather to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in America. June 19th, 1865 is said to have been 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
Selma Police Investigates Bank Burglary & Shootings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are busy investigating three unrelated crimes that have happened in the city over the weekend. Police say a Father's Day shooting left an…
Selma Gets $5000 Donation to Help with City Pool
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit makes a hefty donation to the city of Selma to help kids have a safe -- cool place to enjoy the summer -- at no charge. Kids no longer have to pay…
DA Asks Secretary of State to Send Election Monitors
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Concerns about absentee voting abuse in west Alabama have some people wondering whether it's possible to have a fair and honest election. Fourth Judicial Circuit District Attorney…
Selma Listed Among Ten Poorest Cities in U.S.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A newly released poverty report lists Alabama as the 6th poorest state in the country. It also lists Selma as the 9th poorest city in the…
Mother of Selma Murder Victim Speaks Out
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is speaking out about the recent shooting that claimed the life of her 20 year old daughter. Markisha…
Former NBA Star Theo Ratliff Hosts Annual Camp for Kids
Former NBA star Theo Ratliff is back home in Demopolis hosting his annual summer basketball camp. Hundreds of kids attend the two-day camp each year. Ratliff played for nine different teams in an NBA career that spanned 16 years. He…
Flood Damage Assessment Underway in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State EMA officials are in Perry County assessing the damage left behind by flash flooding. The city of Marion took a direct hit from a…
Trash Troubles Raise Concerns in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma residents are talking trash about the effectiveness of city leaders. Trash has been piling up along city streets for several weeks and residents want it…
Body Found, Death Investigation Underway in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is underway in Wilcox County after a man is found dead over the weekend. Sheriff Earnest Evans says Steve Stacie's body was found…
