Ceremony in Selma Honors Ultimate Sacrifice
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma remember the men and women who have fought and died to preserve and protect the American way of life. A large crowd gathered in front…
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 City Schools Superintendent Resigns
From the West Alabama Newsroom --After two years on the job, Dr. Angela Mangum's tenure as superintendent of Selma City Schools is coming to an end. Mangum submitted a letter of resignation and…
New Demopolis High School Sign A Symbol of Cooperation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A project twelve years in the making becomes a symbol of the dedication and togetherness of the students of Demopolis High School. A new electronic marquee sign has…
Authorities Look to Recapture Bank Robbery Suspect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two suspected bank robbers are back behind bars tonight -- but a third suspect, who police say should be considered armed and dangerous, remains at large. Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones says Jabriel Bell and…
Selma Police Investigate City’s Fourth Homicide
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police are investigating the city's fourth homicide of the year. Captain Johnny King says 37 year old Alicostro Moore of Selma was shot Thursday night at…
Judge Mathis Speaks at Concordia College Alabama Graduation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Honorable Greg Mathis from the award-winning television court show, Judge Mathis, gave the commencement address at Concordia College Alabama in Selma this morning. Mathis told the…
Selma Couple Offers Reward to Find Stolen Pit Bull Puppies
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma couple is searching for four pit bull puppies they say were stolen from their home and they're offering a cash reward for the safe return of the puppies. Robert and Catherine Gordon say…
Rep. Terri Sewell Hosts Town Hall Meeting in White Hall
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosts town hall meetings in Lowndes and Montgomery counties. Lowndes County residents filled the town hall auditorium in White Hall Thursday afternoon. Sewell talked about local and national issues including immigration, national…
Mangum Leave Raises Concern at State Board of Education
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City School Board voted unanimously to place Superintendent Dr. Angela Mangum on paid administrative leave pending a hearing in about two weeks. The vote…
Selma Murder Investigation Continues, New Details Released
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New details are released in a Selma murder investigation where a man was found shot to death in his front yard. Lt. Tory Neely says robbery may have been the motive behind the city's third…
