Demopolis Teen Charged in Father’s Shooting Death
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Demopolis juvenile has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of his father. Police say they found 40 year old Joseph Goodwin with…
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
Father of Selma Murder Victim Speaks Out About His Family’s Loss
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The father of the Lowndesboro man who was shot and killed in Selma earlier this week is speaking out about the loss his family has suffered. Carvester…
Third Arrest Made in Connection with Selma Murder Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A third person has been arrested in connection with a Selma murder case and authorities are describing the suspect as the second shooter. Eighteen year old Ladarrius…
Two Selma Women Arrested in Connection to Murder Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma women are behind bars in connection with the city's latest murder. Lt. Tory Neely says Jalysa Turner and Kenyatta Wilson helped wanted murder suspect Vandarius…
Selma Police Department Holds Promotion Ceremony
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big changes are underway at the Selma Police Department. Chief John Brock is increasing the amount of senior staff on the force and seven officers have…
One Dead, One Wanted After Sunday Shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndesboro man is dead and a Selma man is on the run from authorities after a shooting Sunday in Selma. Police say 23 year old…
Annual Marion Rodeo Underway in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Marion Rodeo is underway this weekend in Marion. The rodeo has been going strong for 21 years and organizers say this year's event promises to…
Craigslist Killing Capital Murder Trial Set to Get Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is set to go to trial for capital murder in the 2012 shooting death of a Clanton man that authorities say he met…
Faith Matters: Baptist Church Membership Decline Continues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Membership in the Baptist Church continues to slide on a downward trend. The denomination is reporting its ninth consecutive year of membership decline. The Baptist…
Bosco Center Opens Cooling Station in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The official start of summer may be weeks away but people in Selma are already feeling the heat. Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper…
