SAVING SELMA: Downtown church repair projects underway
Ten months after after the devastating January 12th tornado, two historic churches in downtown Selma are finally starting to assess some of the damage and make repairs.
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
4th Annual Selma Photographic Nights this weekend in Selma
Dozens of professional photographers from all over the world will be in Selma this week showcasing their talent.
Dallas Co. jury hands down guilty verdict in murder trial
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The verdict is in -- after a four-day murder trial -- in Selma. A Dallas County jury found Juantonio Cosby of Selma -- guilty of murder and assault --…
Samaritan’s Purse helping some Selma tornado victims recover
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma senior citizen has a new home -- and a new lease on life -- thanks to the help of an organized group of good Samaritans. Smiles and…
Selma non-profit offers a chance to win tickets to Iron Bowl 2023
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's no secret that we love college football here in the state of Alabama. And a Selma non-profit is offering people a chance to win tickets to the state's…
Mother of victim in fatal Selma nightclub shooting seeks justice
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A man accused in a deadly 2017 nightclub shooting is on trial for murder in Selma. Shykereya Leggett was only 20 years old when she was violently taken away…
Two dead after accident on historic Selma bridge
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fatal accident on the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge -- claims the lives of two Selma women early Sunday morning. Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford says the accident happened…
Fourth suspect arrested in murder of Wilcox Co. two year old
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Another suspect in the murder of a Wilcox County two year old -- is now behind bars. Sheriff Larry Colston says 23 year old Tyreek Smith -- is accused…
Disabled vet raises concerns about gunfire and safety in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is standing up on behalf of his community -- and speaking out about gunfire that he says is terrorizing the neighborhood. "I'm 66 years old, I'm…
Grants $$$ target violent crime in Dallas Co.
The Dallas County Commission has been awarded over a million dollars in grant money to help reduce violent crime in the county.
