Selma Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sex Charges Involving Students
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma school teacher pleads guilty to sex charges involving under-aged teen students.
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
Dallas Co. Judge Sets Million Dollar Bonds for Accused Child Abusers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma couple accused of abusing 21-month old twin toddlers -- make a first appearance in a Dallas County Court after their arrest.
Selma City Council Considers Street Name Change
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council is considering a request to rename a city street after a woman some people call the Mother of the Voting Rights Movement.
Cahaba Center Holds 35th Annual Special Olympics in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma hosted a very special sporting event Tuesday morning at Memorial Stadium.
Electronic Bingo Halls in Greene County Raided
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Attorney General's Office raids four electronic bingo halls in Greene county -- and seizes cash and machines.
Case Against Teen Capital Murder Suspects Moves Forward in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The case against two Selma teenagers charged with capital murder and robbery -- is now headed to a Dallas County grand jury.
Selma Attempted Murder Suspect Makes First Appearance in Court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he opened fire at three women in a Selma neighborhood.
Dallas Co. Couple Arrested for Aggravated Child Abuse
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County couple is behind bars -- charged with the abuse of an eleven year old girl.
Two Gas Station Robbery Suspects Appear In Dallas Co. Court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two robbery suspects make their first appearance in a Dallas County Court Thursday.
Faith Matters: Stained Glass Church Windows Impact Worship in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A church in Selma uses artwork to help proclaim the good news of the Gospel -- and spread the message of the Bible.
