Selma mayor pushes plan to eliminate garbage fees
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. has come up with a plan -- that he says will solve the city's on-going garbage pick-up problems. The Perkins garbage plan won't be…
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
Costly copper thefts under investigation in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find a man wanted for stealing copper -- and causing thousands of dollars in damage in the process. Investigators are…
Dallas Co. School students head back to school
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County School system kicked off the start of a new school year Wednesday morning. Superintendent Anthony Sampson stopped by each school in the district -- to make…
Wanted Dallas Co. murder suspect turns himself in
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A wanted murder suspect is behind bars tonight -- accused in the death of a 23 year old Perry County man. Thirty year old Anthony Finney of Selma --…
Students in Perry Co. head back to school
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Summer break has come to an end for several area school districts. Students in the Perry County School district were among those who went back to school Monday. A…
Selma businessman gives cash to over 100 teachers in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma businessman hands out over $10,000 dollars in cash Friday to teachers in Dallas County. For the past several years -- KFC owner Mark Woodson has given away…
Selma school superintendent announces sudden retirement
From the West Alabama News-- The superintendent of Selma City Schools suddenly announces his retirement -- just as the new school year is set to start. Dr. Zickeyous Byrd is set to retire at…
Dallas Co. Schools one week away from new school year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Public School District is making its final preparations leading up to the kick off of a new school year. The first day of school for students…
Selma residents want an end to sporadic garbage pickup
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma has had an ongoing problem with garbage pick-up -- and residents are getting fed up with the situation -- and they want city leaders to…
Downtown facade enhancement grants available in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Downtown revitalization continues to be a major focus in the city of Selma. Now there's a grant available -- to give some downtown businesses -- a face-lift. The Selma Redevelopment Authority is offering facade enhancement…
