Selma Historic District Slowly Recovering from Tornado
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma's historic district was one of the areas in the city -- hit hardest by the January 12th tornado. Nevertheless -- the annual event showcasing the area --…
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
Jubilee Parade & Festival Highlight Saturday Events
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The second full day of activities at the Bridge Crossing Jubilee -- included the Jubilee Parade -- the annual street festival -- and a whole lot more. The Saturday…
First Full Day of Jubilee Centers on Education & Youth
From West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is now in full swing in Selma. And the first full day of the event featured a full slate of events. Friday featured nearly a…
Clean Up Effort in Selma Showing Noticeable Progress
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The clean up process continues in Selma after the January 12th tornado. It's now about halfway through the 30-day -- 100-percent -- federal cost share period. And some noticeable…
Church Taking Steps to Preserve Cemetery & School Site
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A small church in Letohatchee is taking steps to preserve a piece of it's history -- from a bygone era. The Big Zion community is home to Big Zion…
President Biden to Attend Bridge Crossing Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- President Joe Biden will be attending the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma this year. Details of the visit haven't been announced yet. But he's expected to be in…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee Security Preparations Underway
From the West Alabama newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is now less than a week away. And local law enforcement is coordinating with federal and state agencies -- to make sure the event…
Tornado Damage Won’t Stop Bridge Crossing Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is only a week away -- and organizers say the event will go on -- despite the damage the January 12th tornado caused in…
Selma City Council Reinstates Police Chief
The Selma City Council has reinstated Police Chief Kenta Fulford during a special called meeting and against the mayor's wishes.
Tornado Clean Up Process in Selma Gets Major Boost
The process of cleaning up after the January 12th tornado is taking a giant step forward in Selma.
