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.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Plantersville elementary school will remain open -- after a special-called meeting of the Dallas County School Board -- Tuesday night. Superintendent Anthony Sampson recommended the closure of JE…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A family-owned and operated radio station in Dallas County is celebrating 50 years on the air. "Been doing this for 50 years. My parents started this in 1973 and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is wanted for murder -- after a woman who was believed to be missing -- is found dead inside her home. Forty-seven year old Michael…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County woman is behind bars tonight. She's accused of fatally shooting her husband. Sheriff Larry Colston says 55 year old Jacqueline Jenkins Mack of Camden is charged…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Housing Authority announces a federal grant -- to create a plan to improve the quality of life of people who live in public housing. For the next…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 52nd annual Christmas-on-the-River -- is underway all this week in the city Demopolis. And organizers are inviting everyone over to the River City -- to enjoy the festivities. Christmas on the River -- is…
Prattville Police are asking for help from the public -- to find and take a killer off the street. Sixteen year old Kylen Smith was shot and killed in Prattville -- back in August.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is dead. Another is seriously hurt. And the suspect is on the run from authorities -- following a shooting in Dallas County. The shooting happened Sunday at…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are searching for an armed and dangerous suspect -- wanted in the city's 19th murder of the year. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says investigators have identified a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit celebrates three decades of helping to provide food to needy families in four of the state's most impoverished counties. The Selma Area Food Bank has been…
