Valentine’s Day Like Christmas to Selma Florist
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Valentine's Day is the biggest day of the year for a florist and there's a lot that goes into getting everything ready for the big day.…
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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Collier Looks Back on First Year as Selma Police Chief
From the West Alabama News Network-- Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier has been on the job as the city's top-cop for just over a year now. We sat down with…
State Senator Hank Sanders Won’t Seek 10th Term
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Long-time state senator Hank Sanders announces he will not seek re-election to the office he's held for more than 30 years. Sanders has decided not to…
Selma Chef Shares Valentine’s Day Dinner Idea
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of people in Selma spent some time preparing for Valentine's Day by hanging out at the public library. Chef Harry Dominick with the Edmundite Missions put…
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From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A traffic stop in Dallas County ends with two people behind bars on drug charges. Captain Mike Granthum says DeMontrell Shelton and Lyrica Jackson are…
City Treasurer Fired by Selma Mayor Reinstated by City Council
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The power struggle between the Mayor Darrio Melton and the Selma City Council over the city treasurer continues. City treasurer Renita Wade was again reinstated by the city council after being terminated by the mayor…
Selma City Schools Gets a “D” on Education Report Card
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Education Report Card released last week has some Selma residents pointing fingers and placing blame but not at school officials. Selma City Schools…
Future of Concordia College Alabama Uncertain
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Lingering financial challenges have left the future of Concordia College Alabama in Selma hanging in the balance. Interim Transition Officer Dr. James Lyons says the school needs…
Alabama Baptist SBOM Opens New Facility in Prattville
The Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its brand new facility in Prattville. Officials say the new facility took just under a year to build and…
