Two Murder Suspects Arrested in Selma, Two Remain at Large
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two murder suspects are behind bars tonight in Selma but the search continues for two others. Twenty year old Jeffery Bennett of Selma has…
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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Demopolis Summer Youth Leadership Program Expands
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A summer program in Demopolis designed to develop the leaders of tomorrow is expanding. The annual Public Safety Youth Leadership Academy teaches participants the skills necessary…
Murder Investigation Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is dead and police are investigating a series of shootings in Selma. Police say 26 year old Ernest Daniels of Selma was killed…
Montgomery Shines in National Spotlight
Hundreds of people continue to visit the new Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice Sunday. Some visitors say the new facilities could be a real step towards racial healing in the country. People from all over…
Concordia College Alabama Holds Final Graduation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The last graduates ever produced in the 96 year history of Concordia College Alabama will walk across the stage this weekend in Selma. Concordia College Alabama in Selma is closing at the end of the…
Pine Hill Police Officer Recognized for Rescuing Woman
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Pine Hill police officer is being recognized for a selfless act of heroism that he says was all in the line of duty. Officer…
C-SPAN Set to Shine National Spotlight on Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Cable network C-SPAN is in Dallas County this week to put a national spotlight on Selma. A crew from C-SPAN has been in town all week…
Selma Museum Could Get Tourism Boost from Montgomery Memorial
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The cities of Selma and Montgomery are bound together by civil rights history. Now some people in Selma are hoping the new Memorial for Peace…
Dallas Co. Deputies Search for Triple Shooting Suspect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find a man suspected of shooting three people. Capt. Mike Granthum says 25 year old LaBerry Aaron…
Hayneville Town Council Votes to Fire Three Top Officials
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a controversy brewing in Hayneville after the town council votes to terminate three top town officials. The council voted to fire the police…
