Public Asked for Info to Crack Unsolved Selma Murder Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother of the victim in an unsolved murder in Selma is asking the public for information that could help police bring the person responsible for…
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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Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage This Weekend
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 42nd Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage is coming up this weekend in Selma. The Historic Selma Pilgrimage showcases one of the largest historic districts in the southeast.…
Old Cahaba Preps for Bicentennial Celebration
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Old Cahaba in Dallas County was Alabama's first state capital and officials at the site are planning to celebrate the state's bicentennial with a big archaeological discovery. The site of the the state's first capital is…
Roland Cooper State Park Unveils Four New Cabins
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The management team at Roland Cooper State Park in Camden is gearing up for a big year just as the park's peak season is getting…
Concordia College Alabama Wins Two National Championships
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The men's and women's basketball teams at Concordia College Alabama in Selma pull off a rare feat in college athletics. Both teams have brought home a…
Brawl Erupts at Charity Basketball Game During Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A charity basketball game erupts in violence during the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The incident was caught on camera and now the video has gone viral.…
Jubilee Wraps Up with Slow Ride and Rally
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Bridge Crossing Jubilee wrapped up today with a Slow Ride to Montgomery and a rally at the capitol. A caravan of more than…
Outdoor Events Highlight Saturday Line Up of Events at Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It was another full day of activities today at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. Outdoor events took center-stage Saturday highlighted by the annual parade…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee Shifts into High Gear in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Jubilee shifted into high gear with a full slate of activities on tap Friday. The first full day of activities included an education summit…
Mass Meeting Kicks Off Silver Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 25th annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee officially kicks off Thursday night with a mass meeting at the historic Tabernacle Baptist Church, the site of the first mass…
