Dallas Co. Woman Dead Following Drive By Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A mother of two is killed a day before Mother's Day after her home is targeted in a drive-by shooting early Saturday morning. Sheriff Mike Granthum says it happened…
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
Selma School Officials Eye Memorial Stadium and Bloch Park
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Memorial Stadium and Bloch Park in Selma currently sit in a state of disrepair. Nevertheless, the Selma City School system has shown interested in acquiring the properties from the…
Mobile Home Fire Claims the Life of Wilcox Co. Woman
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fatal fire on the 400 block of Jo Celeste Pettway Road in the Alberta community claimed the life of 59 year old, Barbara Ann Browder. The mother of…
Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive This Saturday
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The country's largest single-day food drive is this weekend. And organizers are asking for your help -- to Stamp Out Hunger. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is conducted…
Historic Jackson House in Selma Moving to Henry Ford Museum
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A significant piece of Selma Voting Rights history is leaving the city -- and moving 800 miles away to the state of Michigan. The Jackson House is where Dr.…
Demopolis Family Loses Everything in Fatal House Fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A house fire in Demopolis -- claims the life of a 64 year old woman -- and her dog. The family lost everything they owned in the fire --…
SAVING SELMA: Small Business the Focus of Federal Disaster Recovery after Tornado
The city of Selma continues to pick up the pieces after the devastating tornado that tore a path of destruction through the city back in January.
Selma Police Officers Shoot for Firearms Requalification
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The state of Alabama requires annual firearms re-qualifications for all law enforcement officers in the state. And police officers in Selma have been out on the firing range all…
Selma Launches Community Recycling Education Program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma hosted a recycling education event today to kick-off a new recycling program in the city. It was a day of fun in the sun --…
Perry Co. Children Get Free Eyecare Treatment in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Over a hundred Perry County school children could soon be seeing things a lot more clearly -- after getting free eye care treatment Monday in Marion. Norene Heard of…
