Missing Prattville Boy Found Safe and Sound
From the Montgomery Newsroom-- The search for a missing eight year old Prattville boy is over tonight. Authorities say Avery Williams is now back home with his family.…
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 All-Stars Celebrate Worlds Series Win
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma baseball team is celebrating an amazing run to the 15U Dixie Boys Worlds Series Championship. Winning the World Series was a goal set by the Selma All-Stars when their season first started. "Yeah,…
Human Skull Found in Pine Hill Identified
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A human skull found in a wooded area in Pine Hill back in February has now been identified. Police Chief Nikisha Gailes says…
Selma Police Uncover Drug Ring
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police take down an alleged drug ring in the city and take six suspected drug dealers off the street. Chief Spencer Collier says officers found…
Saulsberry Exonerated on Theft and Ethics Charges
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A former Wilcox County commission chairman is speaking out after being acquitted of theft and ethics charges. Former commissioner Michael Saulsberry says he's now looking forward…
State AG Commissioner Talks Mad Cow Disease
A case of Mad Cow Disease has been confirmed in the state of Alabama. So, should people be concerned about the food supply? State Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan says, 'No!' McMillan…
Veterans Get Help Finding Employment
Montgomery area veterans are getting help finding jobs thanks to a partnership between The Central Alabama Veterans Employment Council and the Family Guidance Center of Alabama. The groups conducted a Veteran Employment…
Demopolis Sawmill Project Right on Schedule
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A multi-million dollar sawmill project in Demopolis continues to make progress. The new state of the art sawmill is expected to bring more than new fifty…
Alabama State University Celebrates 150th Birthday
Alabama State University has reached a major milestone in its history. Its celebrating its Sesquicentennial birthday after turning 150 years old Monday. School officials say it makes Alabama State the oldest 'state sponsored'…
Threatening Video Puts Selma Police on High Alert
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A disturbing video has Selma Police on alert and actively searching for the person responsible for it. Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier released the video at a press conference at police headquarters Friday afternoon. The…
