Attorney General Warns Tornado Victims to Beware of Repair Scams
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning tornado victims to beware of scam artists as they move forward in the recovery process.
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
UPDATE: Dallas Co. Razor Attack Suspect Arrested
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The woman accused of attacking her cousin with a razor blade -- turned herself in to authorities Tuesday morning. Thirty-seven year old Jamilla Neely of Selma -- was then…
Selma Police Investigate City’s 1st Homicide of 2023
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's first murder of the year. The victim was shot several times -- and pronounced dead on the scene. Lt. Ray Blanks says it…
Dallas Co. Woman Out for Justice Following Razor Attack
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A razor blade attack -- leaves the face of Dallas County woman severely cut -- and possibly scarred for life. We want to warn you that an image you're…
Selma Missing Persons Case Now a Death Investigation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A missing persons case in Selma is now a death investigation -- after the remains of a woman who disappeared -- are found in rural Dallas County. Authorities found…
Selma Police Need Your Help to Find a Missing Woman
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Lt. Ray Blanks says 64 year old Patricia Effinger has been missing since New Year's Eve night. He says Effinger was wearing wearing a leather black jacket -- camouflage pants -- a white top --…
Two Shootings Leave Two People Dead in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two shootings in Marion within hours of each other -- leave two men dead. Police investigators are working non-stop -- to try and find the persons responsible. Police Chief…
Wilcox Co. Commissioner Facing Criminal Charge
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County commissioner has been arrested and charged with second degree forgery. And now he's defending himself -- in a court of law. Commissioner Quarre Calhoun is accused…
EF-1 Tornado Destroys Perry Co. Home
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County couple is on the long road to recovery -- after storms destroy their home Tuesday afternoon. Nathaniel and Sylvia Hester -- are cleaning up their property…
New Year’s Day Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County woman loses everything except what really matters when her mobile home burns down on New Year's Day. Olivia Martin says she went to bed early on…
