Walk to Calvary Reenactment in Selma Brings Easter Story to Life
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A unique tradition in Selma known as the Walk to Calvary -- pulls the Easter story out of the church building -- and takes it into the street.
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
Cahaba Center Hosts 36th Annual Special Olympics
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Cahaba Center for Mental Health hosts the 36th annual Special Olympics at Memorial Stadium in Selma.
What’s Right With Your Community: Magic of Storytelling Virtual Book Drive
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Alabama News Network is teaming up with First Book and BMW of Montgomery for a special project that will make a positive impact in the historic city of Selma for years to come.
Community Mourns the Loss of Longtime Coach
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma and Dallas County area is mourning the loss of long-time Selma parks and recreation department director -- Coach Elton Reece.
State’s Largest Historic District on Display at Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage
From the West Alabama newsroom-- The 40th annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage gets underway in Selma.
Movie Theater Set to Reopen in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Good news for movie-lovers in Selma. The city's only movie theater is set to reopen.
Saturday Night Selma Shooting Now a Murder Investigation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A woman who was shot outside a Selma lounge Saturday night has died -- now police are investigating a murder.
Voting Rights Foot Soldiers Honored
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- President Obama signs a bill into law that honors the unsung heroes of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Police Investigate Rash of Violence in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are working overtime -- after a deadly outbreak of violence in the city over the weekend.
Kathryn Tucker Windham Inducted into Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Master story-teller, author and Selma native Kathryn Tucker Windham is now a part of the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame.
