More troopers are set to hit Alabama roadways and waterways
From the Action 8 West Alabama Newsroom -- More law enforcement officers will be patrolling Alabama's highways and waterways keeping people safe and saving lives.
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.
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State Sen. Robert Stewart kicks off summer listening tour in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Senate District 23 -- consists of eight Alabama counties. And Senator Rob Stewart is planning to visit each one of them over the summer -- starting in Dallas County.…
Selma-Dallas Co. Public Library kicks off summer program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County Public Library kicked off its annual summer program this week. Scores of kids came out to the library's -- Petting Zoo and Popsicles event -- Wednesday…
Montgomery Police Academy graduates new officers
Over a dozen new law enforcement officers are set to hit the street in communities around the state after graduating from the Montgomery Police Academy. Sixteen new crime fighters walked across the stage at…
Marion residents speak out about water and sewage issues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Ongoing water problems in the city of Marion have some residents there demanding answers from their city leaders. Residents are getting fed up with how long it's taking for the city's water and sewer issues…
Dallas Co. School Superintendent reinstated following suspension
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County School Board has reinstated superintendent Anthony Sampson -- after placing him on paid leave for about a month. Sampson was suspended for personnel reasons. The board…
Selma set to host Levitt AMP Selma summer concert series
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Levitt AMP Selma music series -- kicks off in about a week and organizers are making final preparations for the event. City crews are working to finish up…
Grant puts new roofs on 40 houses in East Selma community
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Forty homes in Selma are getting brand new roofs put on them -- to make them safer -- and more wind resistant -- during severe weather. All of the…
Selma City Council appoints new interim fire chief
From the West Newsroom-- A new interim fire chief is appointed to head up the Selma Fire Department. The Selma City Council voted 5 to 4 to replace the interim fire chief chosen by…
Vaughan Kidney Care provides advanced dialysis care in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new state-of-the-art dialysis center is now up and running in Selma. Vaughan Kidney Care features an experienced staff -- and the latest technology in renal care. The dialysis…
