Absentee Voting Controversy in Fort Deposit Municipal Election
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a runoff in the mayor's race in the town of Fort Deposit and one of the candidates is calling on state election officials to monitor the race…
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
Evans Loses Bid for Third Consecutive Term as Selma Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor George Evans came up short in his bid for re-election after serving two terms in office. Evans says he's proud of what he…
Melton and Perkins Face Off in Runoff Election for Selma Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma voters trim a crowded field of five mayoral candidates -- down to two. State Representative Rev. Darrio Melton -- and former Selma mayor Rev. James…
Selma Voters Get Ready for Municipal Elections
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma voters get set to head to polls Tuesday to choose a mayor, a city council and a city school board. Eight of the nine council seats…
Report: Unemployment in Selma Highest Among Cities in Alabama
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new unemployment report lists Selma as the city with the worst unemployment rate in the state. Could that have an impact on the upcoming city elections? New Alabama Department of Labor statistics for July…
Students at Francis Marion School Get New iPads
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Selma Coffee Company Owner Looks to Make a Difference in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma businessman is using his company and his faith to try and make a difference in Selma and Dallas County -- and beyond. Ryan Bergeron has…
Students in Demopolis Head Back to Class for a New School Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in Demopolis City Schools head back to class Tuesday for the first day of a new school year. Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff spent part of the day visiting schools. He says students and teachers are…
Sewage Problems in Uniontown Spark City Hall Protest
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Continuing sewage problems in Uniontown sparks a protest at City Hall and demands that city leaders do something to fix the problem once and for…
Blue Flu Police Crisis Continues in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Blue Flu police crisis continues in Selma with officers failing to report to work for a second day in a row. Chief John Brock says patrol officers called in sick again Friday. Brock says…
