Faith Matters: Hanukkah the Festival of Lights
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Jewish people around the world are celebrating Hanukkah. The Festival of Lights is an eight-day celebration of faith, miracles and victory.
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
Major Upgrade Underway at Confederate Memorial Circle in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A construction project underway at a historic cemetery in Selma is transforming a 135 year old confederate memorial site -- in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Selma.
Selma Protesters Demand Release of Deadly Police Shooting Video
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma activist is leading a protest demanding the release of video of a deadly police shooting and those rallying are taking a cue from protests in cities around the country.
Mother Charged After Baby Found in Trash Can in Perry County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County woman is facing an attempted murder charge after authorities say she gave birth to a newborn baby then dumped it in the trash.
Annual Holiday House Underway in Downtown Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Holiday House arts and crafts gift sale is underway in downtown Selma.
Standoff Leads to Drug Arrest in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man barricades himself in his house after authorities execute a warrant at his residence during a drug sweep.
Faith Matters: Christmas Season of Faith
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Christmas presents and Christmas parties are great ways to spread Christmas cheer -- but a couple of church pastors in Selma say knowing the reason for the season is the only way to spread Christmas joy.
Shop Local Success on Small Business Saturday in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The holiday shopping season is in full swing -- and people in Selma are re-investing in their community by shopping at locally owned small businesses.
Effort to Expand Selma Interpretive Center Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma continues to make progress towards plans to expand and improve the Selma Interpretive Center.
Selma Man Hit and Killed by a Train
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A pedestrian is hit by a train and killed in Selma.
