Everything Must Go at Sears Hometown Store in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Sears Hometown Stores is closing down all of its store locations across the country. And one of the 121 stores that'll be closing is in Selma. The store closure…
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 Woman Dies in Crash Near Edmund Pettus Bridge
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is killed in an early morning single vehicle crash -- near the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. ALEA State Troopers say 24 year old Shatavia Sharpe…
Selma Police Issue New Year’s Celebration Warnings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- As people get set to ring in a new year this weekend -- Selma Police are warning people -- against shooting their guns in the air -- on New…
Dallas Co. Commission Donates Life Saving Equipment
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Commission is donating life-saving equipment to volunteer fire departments around the county -- as well as the county's only hospital. Commission Chairman and Probate Judge Jimmy…
Selma Thaws Following Christmas Holiday Deep Freeze but Water Crisis Lingers
The city of Selma continues to deal with a major water crisis. City leaders say water authority and public works crews are working to isolate and repair major leaks in the city water system.
Wilcox Co. Teen Arrested in the Death of a Camden Man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County teen is behind bars charged with murder following a shooting in the Snow Hill community. Sheriff Earnest Evans say 17 year old Ignatius Price, Jr. is…
Faith-Based Organizations Provide Holiday Warmth
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A blast of extreme winter weather is in the forecast for the Christmas holiday weekend. And two faith-based organizations in Selma are making sure people there -- are warm…
Grant Funds Improvements at J. Paul Jones Hospital
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A USDA Rural Development grant is improving the quality of the hospital service available for people in Wilcox County. J. Paul Jones Hospital in Camden has been awarded a…
Law Enforcement Prepares for New Conceal Carry Law
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Come January 1st -- a gun permit will no longer be necessary -- to legally carry a concealed firearm in Alabama. However, one sheriff says it might be a…
Multi-Million Dollar Water Project Underway in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A $13.6 million dollar water project in rural Wilcox County -- will ensure that residents have clean, safe drinking water. The project will upgrade an existing water system. And…
