No Sunday Alcohol Sales in Demopolis — For Now
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Demopolis will have to wait until next year before they get a chance to vote on whether to allow Sunday alcohol sales in the city.
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
Mobile Photo Voter ID Card Production Unit Visits Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Secretary of State Jim Bennett kicks-off mobile site visits for the production of photo voter ID cards.
Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage Showcases State’s Largest Historic District
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The largest historic district in the state of Alabama will be on display this weekend in Selma.
Theft Leads to High Speed Chase and Police Standoff in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A man is behind bars after police say he stole a vehicle -- and led them on a high-speed chase.
National Historic Landmark Plaque Unveiled for Edmund Pettus Bridge
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Park Service officials unveil a plaque designating the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma as a National Historic Landmark.
Bridge Crossing Jubilee Continues in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People from all across the country continue to pour into Selma for the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee.
Historic Church Hosts Congressional Delegation and U.S. Secretary of Transportation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people packed the historic Brown Chapel AME Church to commemorate the Selma Voting Rights Movement of 1965.
Event-Filled Day Two of Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It was the first full day of activities at the 21st Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma.
Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee Kicks Off in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 21st Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is officially underway in Selma.
Bridge Crossing Jubilee Brings Tourists, Economic Boost to Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is getting ready for its biggest tourist event of the year -- and the annual economic boost it provides to the area.
