What’s Right With Your Community: Annual Selma Historic Pilgrimage
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Selma Historic Pilgrimage showcases the state's largest historic district.
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
Unity Breakfast and Brown Chapel Church Service Kick Off Jubilee Sunday
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A big day of events kicked off early Sunday morning with the annual Unity breakfast -- then it was off to church.
Big Crowds Pack Downtown Selma for Saturday Jubilee Events
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Jubilee Parade and Festival provided a little fun for all the people who made the journey to Selma to take part in the 50th celebration.
Selma 50th Events in Full Swing
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Friday was the first full day of events at the 50th celebration in Selma -- and there was no shortage of things to do.
Activity Increases as 50th Celebration Kicks Off in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a noticeable increase in activity around Selma -- and people are starting to pour into the city to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma Voting Rights Movement.
Selma Voting Rights Movement Powered by Faith
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- As the city of Selma prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches -- the eyes of the world will once again be focused on the historic Voting Rights Movement -- and the faith that fueled it.
Demopolis Schools Recovering from Stomach Virus Outbreak
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Schools in Demopolis are back open after shutting down early Friday because of a stomach virus outbreak.
Selma Murder Suspect Gets Million Dollar Bond
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police make an arrest in the city's latest murder.
City of Selma Gets Ready to Showcase its Rich History
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is getting ready to showcase its rich history to the world by commemorating two different events that happened a 100 years apart.
Selma Police Prepare for Big Crowds and Security Concerns at 50th
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- In less than two weeks tens of thousands of people are expected to start arriving in Selma to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Movement -- but is the city ready to handle the crowd?
