Early morning house fire leaves Valley Grande family homeless
A Dallas County family is homeless tonight -- following a house fire Tuesday morning in Valley Grande.
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
Judson College library damaged in Sunday afternoon fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Fire and smoke damages a building on the campus of Judson College Sunday afternoon. Fire fighters found heavy smoke coming from the basement floor of Bowling Library when they…
Track resurfacing project underway at Memorial Stadium
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A renovation project underway at Memorial Stadium in Selma -- could provide a new stream of revenue for the city -- once completed. The project is a major step…
Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee only two weeks away
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 33rd Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is two weeks away. This year celebrates the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday -- the Selma to Montgomery March -- and the…
People in Marion commemorate historic hometown events
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Marion are commemorating the historic events that happened in their hometown 60 years ago -- events that would eventually lead to Bloody Sunday -- the Selma to…
Perry Co. Sheriff Billy Jones announces retirement plans
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones is hanging up his badge -- after 34 years in law enforcement. Jones has been sheriff for the past 11 years -- and his…
Valentine’s Day gifts can cost big money but love is priceless
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Love is in the air in Dallas County -- and people are digging deep into their pockets -- to show their Valentines -- how much they care. Selma…
Pine Belt Communications expands fiber optic network
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Better internet service is on the way to small rural communities throughout the west Alabama area. Fiber-optic technology is bringing broadband internet services to people who live in under-served…
Selma police search for a missing man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A missing person investigation is underway in Selma. Lt. Ray Blanks says 45 year old Ulysses Hardy Anderson was last seen Saturday afternoon. Blanks says Anderson was on foot -- near the area of County…
Construction of new Linden High School approved
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Linden City School announces plans to build a multi-million dollar -- state-of-the-art -- new high school. Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman says construction of the new Linden High School is…
