Death Investigation Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is underway in Selma.
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
Lowndes Co. Interpretive Center Hosts Voter Registration Month Kick Off
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Elected officials in communities along the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail kick off Voter Registration Month in Lowndes County.
The Cost of Doing Business in Marion May Be on the Rise
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The cost of doing business in the city of Marion has gone up -- and some business owners there are not very happy about it.
Selma: Facing the Future
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- With so much attention focused on its past -- what does the future hold for the historic city of Selma?
Marengo Co. EDA Hosts Delta Challenge Pitch Competition
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A competition in Marengo County is providing an opportunity to help entrepreneurs succeed in business.
Lowndes Co. Residents Want Trash Pick Up Troubles Fixed
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Lowndes Co. residents are having trouble getting their trash picked up -- and they want county leaders to fix the problem.
Selma Hosts Inaugural Mardi Gras
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma hosts its very first Mardi Gras Parade and Festival.
Former Football Coach Arrested on Sex Charges
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A former football coach in Selma is behind bars on sex charges involving a female student at the school where he worked.
Two Shot, Two Arrested After Series of Shootings in Marengo Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two people are shot and two others are behind bars after a series of shootings in Marengo County.
Selma Preparing for Biggest-Ever Bridge Crossing Jubilee Crowd
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Record-breaking crowds are expected to pour into Selma for the 50th anniversary of the Selma Voting Rights Movement -- and preparations are already underway to deal with all the people.
