Dallas Avenue Bridge Project in Selma Nearly Complete
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A major construction project that shut down part of one of the busiest streets in Selma is nearly finished.
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
Battle of Selma Civil War Reenactment KIcks Into High Gear in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Annual Battle of Selma Civil War Re-enactment is in full swing in Selma. This year's event commemorates the 149th anniversary of the historic battle.
Hayneville Police Chief Speaks Out About Superintendent Arrest
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hayneville Police Chief Kelvin Mitchell speaks out about the recent arrest of the Lowndes County School Superintendent.
Loud Music Sparks Club Controversy in Rural Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County woman says she wants something done about the loud music being played late at night at a bar near her home.
Final Preps Underway for the Annual Battle of Selma Reenactment
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Final preparations are underway for the annual Battle of Selma Civil War Reenactment.
Mother and Toddler Killed in Wilcox Co. Trailer Fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County woman and her two year old daughter are killed in a trailer fire early Monday morning.
Four Year Old Injured in Pitbull Attack in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A four year old girl is injured in a pitbull attack in Selma.
Excessive Rainfall Causing Problems and Concerns in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Officials in Dallas County are dealing with problems caused by the excessive amount of rain that has fallen in area over the past two weeks.
Church Pastor Charged with Sex Crimes Gets Multi-Million Dollar Bond
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County pastor arrested on sex charges involving an underage female family member -- gets a multi-million dollar bond.
Church Pastor Arrested on Sex Charges in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A church pastor in Dallas County is arrested on sex charges -- involving an underage family member.
