Dilapidated Buildings Spark Controversy in Ft. Deposit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A controversy is brewing in the town of Fort Deposit over what should be done with some dilapidated buildings downtown. Some residents say the buildings are…
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. DA Gets $300,000 Grant to Fight Gangs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Robert Bentley awards a $300,000 dollar grant to try and put a stop to gang violence in Dallas County. District Attorney Michael Jackson says the…
Two Confirmed Tornadoes Cause Damage in Marengo Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than a dozen homes are damaged by two confirmed tornadoes that hit Marengo County over the weekend. EMA Director Kevin McKinney says an EF-2…
Selma Residents Talk Possible Visit by President Trump
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced Wednesday that she would not be attending the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. The congresswoman did however, invite President Trump to Selma for the upcoming annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. Trump supporters…
Dallas Co. Teen Shot Multiple Times
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County teen is fighting for her life after a shooting in the Craig Field community of Selmont. Authorities say a 17 year old teen was…
Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's first murder of 2017 and a domestic violence suspect is shot by Selma Police. Lt. Sam Miller says a Selma…
Community Service Marks MLK Day Event in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of Auburn University students commemorate the King holiday by performing service projects in Selma and Dallas County. Fifty students decided to take a day on…
Historic Selma Church Awarded $500,000 Grant
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A historic church in Selma is awarded a half million dollar grant by the National Park Service. Brown Chapel AME Church was a starting point for marches and hosted many of the mass meetings of…
Annual Deer Hunt Raises Funds for Morgan Academy in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of hunters have answered the call of the wild this weekend in Dallas County, all in support of a local school. Forty-eight hunters from all over the country are in Selma for the 2017…
Selma City Schools Moving Forward After State Takeover
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools was taken over by the State Board of Education just about three years ago after an investigation uncovered academic and sexual misconduct in the district. Today, the system is no longer under…
