Selma Man on Trial for 2012 Murder of Senior Citizen
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is on trial for murder at the Dallas County Courthouse for the shooting death of an elderly man. District Attorney Michael Jackson says…
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 Asks Public for Help in Latest Murder Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier is reaching out to the community for information to help take a murderer off the street. Twenty year old Shykereya Leggett of Selma died after being shot at Prime Ultra…
Selma Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating a weekend shooting that leaves one person dead and another person hurt. Lt. Tory Neely says a 20 year old woman was killed…
U.S. Senate Candidate Doug Jones Campaigns in Marengo Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones hit the campaign trail in west Alabama Friday and made a stop in Linden. Jones met with more than a dozen elected officials…
Selma Police Department Gets New Uniforms
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big changes are underway at the Selma Police Department. Chief Spencer Collier says the police department is changing uniforms. He says the department is doing away with the…
Charity Golf Classic Benefits Special Needs Children
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on the links in Dallas County and it was all for a good cause. The 9th Annual GPE Mayor's Charity Golf Classic raises money for special needs children…
Controversy Brewing Over Fate of Two Perry Co. Employees
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Perry County residents are questioning a move by the county commission that removes two county workers from their jobs that are known for their work…
Murder Investigation Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway after a shooting in Selma early Monday morning. Lt. Tory Neely says a patrol officer began pursuing a speeding vehicle he…
Selma Mayor Puts Treasurer Back on Administrative Leave
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Controversy continues at Selma City Hall as the city treasurer is once again placed on administrative leave by the mayor. Finance director Ronita Wade was fired a week after being placed on administrative leave last…
Dangerous Perry Co. Road to Get Multi-Million Dollar Fix
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Perry County officials say they're making final preparations to repair one the county's most dangerous roads. County officials say they're working on a project to repair and strengthen nine miles of County Road 12. They…
