Mother of Deceased Shooting Victim Speaks Out
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is mourning the loss of her son and condemning the senseless gun violence that continues to claim lives in Dallas County. Thirty-two…
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.
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Family Members of Facebook Murder Victim Speak Out in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The elderly Cleveland man shot and killed on a Facebook video was actually born and raised here in Alabama. Loise Jones of Selma says…
Chestnut Wins House District 67 Seat
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in House District 67 have a new state representative today. Selma Attorney Prince Chestnut won the vacant District 67 house seat in a landslide victory on…
Selma Portrait Project Provides Unique View of Historic City
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A unique photography project is underway in Selma. It's called the Selma Portrait Project. It uses the faces and stories of Selma residents to give people a…
Community Plans to Honor Fallen Lowndes Co. Deputy
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Lowndes County are making plans to honor the memory of long-time deputy, Levi Pettway. Pettway died in a car crash Monday when the vehicle…
Bibb Co. Man Charged in Shooting and Car Crash in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Bibb County man is behind bars in Perry County charged with shooting into a house and manslaughter. Authorities say…
Governor Kay Ivey Gets Hometown Support
Governor Ivey was born and raised in the town of Camden over in Wilcox County. People in her hometown seem optimistic about the prospect of having one of their own…
Annual Calico Fort Arts & Crafts Fair This Weekend in Ft. Deposit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 46th Annual Calico Fort Arts and Crafts Fair is this weekend in Fort Deposit. Stained glass artisan Charles Adams of Troy never misses the annual…
Fallen Tree Causes Major Damage in Yellow Bluff
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County woman is trying to pick up the pieces after Wednesday's storm leaves her home with major damage. Lula McLellan of Yellow Bluff says her home was nearly cut in half by a…
Severe Storms Hit Lower Peachtree Area in Wilcox Co.
A tree falls on a mobile home in Wilcox County causing significant damage. A family of four was at home when it happened and they say they're blessed that no one was hurt.…
