Three Arrested, Two Hurt, One Wanted after Selma Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three teenage suspects are behind bars and one is still at large after a shooting in Selma that left two people hurt. Eighteen year old Juwan Howard --…
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. Authorities Speak Out Against Gun Bill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County authorities are speaking out against legislation under consideration by state law makers that would do away with the need to get a permit to…
Murder Suspects Wait Years for Trial in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma murder suspect recently released from jail for medical reasons had been waiting in jail for more than two years to go to trial in the case. Sheriff Harris Huffman is defending his decision…
Reward Offered for Help to Solve Lowndes Co. Double Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Lowndes County continue to search for answers following a double homicide in Mosses. Now, six thousand dollars in reward money has been put up to try…
Selma Police Serve People with Outstanding Warrants
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police were out serving people with outstanding warrants Wednesday in an effort to crack down on crime. Police Chief Spencer Collier says the city had more than…
Inter-Faith Conference Set for Saturday in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An inter-faith conference in Selma aims to strengthen the community by giving people of different faiths an opportunity to interact and learn more about one…
Fatherhood Initiative Helps Men in Dallas Co. Become Better Fathers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A program in Selma is working to transform communities in Dallas and Perry counties -- by trying to help men become the best fathers they can be. The Fatherhood Initiative provides fathers with workforce development…
Wilcox Co. Man Charged with Murder of Sister’s Husband
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Pine Hill leaves one man dead and his brother-in-law behind bars, charged with his murder. Police Chief Nikisha Gailes says 63 year old…
Duo Arrested for Shooting at Selma Police Officer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two men suspected of shooting at a Selma police officer get their bonds set at $5,000,000 dollars each. Authorities say Demarious "Sleepy" Pullom and Calvin Boyd…
Shots Fired at Selma Police Officer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three people are arrested for shooting at a Selma police officer early Wednesday morning. District Attorney Michael Jackson says the officer was unharmed in the…
