Reward Offered in Unsolved Demopolis Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A $5000 dollar reward is being offered -- for anyone who can help authorities in Demopolis crack an unsolved murder case. Thirty-eight year old Ray Rowser…
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
Summer Activities Available for Selma Area Youth
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Kids in Selma are out of school and the entire community is pitching in to make sure there's plenty for them to do this summer. The…
Selma-Dallas Co. Farmers Market Set to Open at Bloch Park
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma will soon have more options where they can buy fresh fruits and vegetables. The Selma-Dallas County Farmers Market is set to open up…
Wilcox Co. Nightclub Shooting Leaves One Dead and Six Behind Bars
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One person is dead and six others are behind bars after a nightclub shooting in Wilcox County. Sheriff Earnest Evans says 19 year old Marquell Kimbrough has…
Officials in Selma Use Social Media to Boost Tourism Industry
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People often use social media like Facebook and Twitter to promote a business or an event, now tourism officials in Selma are using…
Fallen Soldiers Honored in Memorial Day Service in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma gathered to honor the sacrifice of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The ceremony was hosted by VFW Post 3016…
Francis Marion Teachers Get Training with New iPads
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County school will have a new high-tech tool to aid in the learning process when students return to school in the fall. Teachers at…
WCCS and AUM Sign Articulation Agreement, Create Partnership
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The road to a four year college degree just got a little smoother for some community college students in Selma. Wallace Community College Selma and Auburn University Montgomery signed a collaborative transfer agreement Wednesday morning. School…
Effort Underway to Bring Homeless Shelter to Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An effort is underway in the city of Selma to try and bring a homeless shelter to the area. Mayor George Evans is leading the effort to…
Demopolis Police Set to Host Youth Leadership Academy
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A summer program in Demopolis is trying to bridge the gap between police and the community through leadership training. The police department and the city school…
