Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage Preps Underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of the biggest historic districts in the southeast will be on public display next month in Selma. The 43rd Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage offers the public…
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
Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma Set to Kickoff
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 53rd Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma is set to officially kick off later on this week. Jubilee organizers are putting the finishing touches on…
Elmore Co. Authorities Set to Search for Missing Woman
Prosecutors say they have new evidence in the disappearance of an Eclectic woman who vanished nearly 20 years ago. Thirty year old Traci Kegley was last seen with her two year old daughter driving to a Wetumpka convenience store on…
Closure of Concordia College Alabama Stuns Selma Community
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Word that Concordia College Alabama will be closing its doors at the end of the semester has people in Selma feeling surprised and upset. Concordia officials say the college was unable to find investors to…
Students Gather at the State Capitol in Support of Higher Education
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students from the state's public college and universities descended on the state capital Thursday to remind lawmakers about the importance of higher education. It was all part of the 19th annual Higher Education Advocacy Day.…
Cyber-Criminals Attack Wallace Community College Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some employees at Wallace Community College Selma have become the victims of cyber-criminals. Attorneys representing the college say the employees were the victim of an email phishing attack. They say a request was made from…
Sen. Doug Jones Talks Issues with Community Leaders in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Senator Doug Jones is travelling across the state during his first official tour since he was sworn into office. Jones held a round table discussion with Selma community leaders Tuesday morning. The discussion centered…
Sanders-Fortier Eyes Senate District 23 Seat
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma attorney Malika Sanders-Fortier is running for the seat in the state senate that her father, Senator Hank Sanders, has held for more than three…
Selma Police Beef Up Neighborhood Patrols
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are beefing up neighborhood patrols after a rash of burglaries and car break-ins in Selma. Anthony Austin of Selma says his home on…
Annual Battle of Selma Civil War Reenactment Could Return Next Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of Selma's largest annual tourist events could soon be back in the city next year. Battle of Selma organizers are hopeful that a policy change…
