City Leaders Aim to Transform Downtown Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is working to improve the quality of life for residents. And support economic growth and tourism -- by transforming its downtown. How do you eat…
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
Annual HBCU Pigskin Showdown this Weekend at MMI
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 2nd annual HBCU Pigskin Showdown is coming up this weekend in Marion. The post season all-star game features some of the best football players from Historically Black Colleges…
Selma Salvation Army Needs More Bell Ringers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Christmas holiday season -- is the busiest time of year for the Salvation Army in Selma. And it's reaching out to the public -- for more volunteers to…
Selma Doctors Share Familiar Advice Against Virus Trio
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A pair of Selma doctors are sharing some advice to help people stay healthy for the holidays -- as more and more people become sick due to the so-called…
44th Annual Holiday House Underway in Selma
If you're looking for unique gift items for someone on your list, you might want to head over to Selma for the 44th annual Holiday House.
A New Initiative Aims to Bring Big Improvements to Selma
From West Alabama Newsroom-- Some big improvements could be on the way to Selma. The city is one of four in the country chosen for a special initiative. The Partnership for Equitable and Resilient…
Selma Superintendent Teaches Class at Selma High
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The superintendent of Selma City Schools stepped out of Central Office -- and into a classroom Monday. He says its a way to stay engaged with students -- and…
Selma Police Beefs Up Patrols During the Holiday Season
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The holiday shopping season is upon us once again. And people in Selma can expect to see an increased police presence in the city during the holiday season. The…
Camden Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Wilcox County leaves one Camden man behind bars -- and another one is in critical condition in a Birmingham hospital. Sheriff Earnest Evans -- says 29 year old Trevor Johnson is charged…
Wilcox Co. Community Mourns Death of Pine Hill Teen
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Wilcox County community continues to try pick up the pieces -- following the shooting death of a 17 year old Wilcox Central student. It's been a difficult time…
