Marion shooting leaves young man dead, community in mourning
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Marion leaves one man dead -- another man behind bars -- and a community in mourning. Twenty one year old Jayden Tubbs of Marion was…
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
September 11th terrorist attacks commemorated in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma gathered to mark the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks – with a moment of remembrance – unity – and reflection. The tragic events…
National non-profit acquires Selma landmark to preserve history
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Conservation Fund announced the acquisition of a historical landmark in downtown Selma to help preserve it's history. The Edistone Hotel was in serious danger of caving in…
Absentee voting concerns spark contest of election in Fort Deposit
A former mayoral candidate is raising the possibility of voter fraud in the town of Fort Deposit in the recent municipal election.
US Highway 80 road resurfacing project underway in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A multi-million dollar road project is underway in Dallas County on a portion of the National Historic Trail near Selma. The Alabama Department of Transportation is resurfacing about…
Domestic violence murder suicide stuns Selma community
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fatal domestic violence incident over the Labor Day weekend -- stuns people around the Selma community. A 911 emergency call Saturday lead authorities to a house on…
Canine Strides provides unique pet care service in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A unique new business in Dallas County is making sure that every dog has its day. Canine Strides is a new pet care service for dogs. "We pick…
Selma church rebuilds daycare destroyed in 2023 tornado
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma continues to show signs of recovery more than two years after the devastating tornado in 2023. That EF-2 tornado destroyed about a third of…
Dallas Co. capital murder suspects denied youthful offender status
Two high profile murder cases involving are moving through the Circuit Court system in Dallas County. The defendant in each of the cases went before a judge to seek youthful offender status. Tashon…
Selma Housing Authority executives win city-wide offices in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The change vote in Selma municipal election included two city-wide positions in races that have already been settled. Kennard Randolph and Cicely Curtis are both a part of…
