Selma City Leaders at Odds Over Finance Director
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city council voted to reinstate Ronita Wade as city treasurer Tuesday night. Wade was placed on administrative leave last month and fired by the mayor…
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
Dallas Co. Mother Seeks Help to Save Son’s Sight
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Sardis woman is reaching out to the Dallas County community for help for her son who's in jeopardy of losing his sight. Seventeen year…
LGBTQ Groups Promote Universal Equality in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than 300 people from the LGBTQ and interfaith communities were in Selma Monday promoting inclusiveness and universal equality. They were members of the San Francisco Gay…
Selma Trio Arrested for Identity Theft
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three Selma men are arrested after local and federal authorities execute a search warrant at a Selma hotel and uncover an identity theft and counterfeiting ring. Authorities say Demario Benjamin, Christopher Ford and Markus Gloss…
Candlelight Vigil Shines Light on Domestic Violence
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a Selma non-profit holds a candlelight vigil in support of victims. SABRA Sanctuary hosted the event in front…
Art District Continues to Grow in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The art district in downtown Selma continues to grow and develop behind the efforts of the city's thriving art community. The art district has nine galleries all located within walking distance of each other. On…
Hunting Season Provides Huge Economic Impact
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hunting season is just around the corner and outdoorsman all over the state are getting ready. Sportsmen in West Alabama say hunting is more than just…
Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is facing a murder charge after an argument with his girlfriend turns deadly. Police say 53 year old Alfred Vaughn got…
Pine Hill Police Investigate Double Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Pine Hill Police are investigating a double homicide after a shooting claims the life of two men. Police say 55 year old Lloyd Carson was found shot dead…
IP Announces Major Investment at Riverdale Mill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- International Paper is making more than a quarter billion dollar investment in the future of its Dallas County facility. Dallas County's largest employer is sinking its roots even…
