Demopolis Man Charged in Deadly Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Demopolis man is behind bars after a deadly shooting in Gallion over the weekend. Police Chief Tommie Reese says 19 year old Dalton Jowers of…
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
Annual Marion Rodeo Underway in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 22nd annual Marion Rodeo is underway this weekend at Ralph Eagle Arena in Marion. Organizers say this year's event features cowboys from all over the…
Orrville Residents Speak Out About Crime
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Dallas County residents say a gang has been terrorizing their small community for months -- and they want it to stop.…
Gun Thefts Trigger Investigations at Selma Police Department
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The theft of hundreds of guns from the Selma Police Department evidence vault has triggered joint investigations into the case by state and federal authorities. Police…
Domestic Dispute in Dallas Co. Ends in Shootout
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A woman is hurt and a man is behind bars after a domestic dispute in Dallas County ends in a shootout. Sheriff Harris Huffman said the…
Selma Library Hosts Summer Activities
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- When school lets out for the summer, people in Dallas County know they can turn to the public library for a fun, safe place for kids to have a productive summer. The annual Sensational Selma…
Selma Robbery Suspect Shot and Killed by Victim
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police say an armed robbery suspect was shot and killed in Selma by one of the victims he was trying to rob. Police Chief…
Shooting in Marengo Co. Leaves One Dead, One Behind Bars
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Marengo County leaves one man dead and another man behind bars. Sheriff Ben Bates says 26 year old Joseph Miles of Myrtlewood has…
Free Movies at Selma Riverwalk Amphitheater in June
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail and the city of Selma are teaming up to present free movies every Saturday evening in June. The movies will be shown at the Selma Riverwalk Amphitheater. Officials…
Dallas Co. DA Asks Churches to “Adopt a Gang Member”
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson is calling on area churches to get involved in the fight against gangs. Its part of a program Jackson has developed to…
