Annual Special Needs Fun Day continues in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The family of the late former Selma Mayor George Evans -- is continuing to work to carry on his legacy -- of service to the community. Evans passed away…
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
District Attorney commemorates crime victims in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's National Crime Victim's Rights Week -- and the 4th Judicial Circuit is commemorating victims all this week. Wilcox County District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr. is hosting ceremonies in…
Electronic gaming machines spark controversy in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom--- Electronic gaming machines -- and businesses -- are popping up all over Selma and Dallas County -- raising questions about their legality. Electronic gaming facilities have been popping…
SAVING SELMA: Family wins brand new 3 BR home in Selma
From West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma family that lost their home in the January 2023 tornado -- wins a new three bedroom -- two bathroom home -- for free. Sixteen names were placed in…
Sewage spill causing health concerns in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A stream of free flowing wastewater and sewage running through a small trailer park in Dallas County -- is raising health concerns for the people who live there. Marvin…
New restaurant offers a taste of the Philippines in downtown Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new Filipino restaurant in Selma is serving up the exotic flavors of southeast Asia in the Queen City six days a week. The unique taste of the Philippines…
Missing Montgomery children found safe in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An amber alert involving two missing Montgomery children comes to a safe conclusion in Dallas County. The AMBER alert was issued by authorities -- after 13-year-old Janayizha Gunn --…
Fairground fire in Montgomery won’t stop fair this fall
A fire at the fairgrounds one month ago destroyed all of the equipment and tools used to set up for the Alabama National Fair.
Selma neighborhood revitalization project beginning to take shape
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A revitalization project is starting to take shape in a Selma neighborhood devastated by the January 12th tornado -- and years of neglect. The 1400 block of Washington…
Demopolis hosts 8th Annual Rooster Day festival Saturday
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis celebrates Rooster Day on Saturday. The 8th annual event showcases the city's downtown -- and it also commemorates a part of the city's history. Company's…
