Youth Leadership Kicks Off at Camp Tukabatchee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police and the Boy Scouts of America are using the great outdoors to shape the leaders of tomorrow.
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
Little League Phenom Mo’ne Davis Visits Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Anderson Monarchs Little League Baseball team and their star pitcher Mo'ne Davis were in Selma Friday taking in some of the city's rich civil rights history.
Electronic Bingo is Back in Business in Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Electronic bingo facilities in Lowndes County have been quietly open and operating now for weeks.
Cookies from Selma Company Sold in Stores Nationwide
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Watch out Chips Ahoy and move over Famous Amos. A Selma businessman is on a mission to make a difference in the cookie business.
Heatwave Starting to Affect Farmers in Dallas Co. and their Crops
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The extended period of extreme heat is starting to affect farmers and their crops.
Heatwave Has Some Businesses Booming in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Summertime is peak season for some businesses. And believe it or not -- scorching temperatures and intense heat -- only make it better.
New Historic Selma Audio Tour Designed to Enhance Tourism
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new audio-tour is up and running in Selma that tourism officials say its sure to enhance the site-seeing experience of people who visit the historic city.
Lowndes Co. Job Fair Draws Hundreds of Job Seekers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The opportunity to find work draws hundreds of job-seekers to a job fair in Lowndes County.
Investigation Underway in Wilcox Co. after Suspect Dies in Custody
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An investigation is underway in Wilcox Co. to find out if officers were to blame for the death of a Wilcox County man who died in police custody.
Selma’s Latest Murder Victim Identified
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma's latest murder victim has been identified -- and his family is speaking out.
