Christmas on The River 2022 Underway in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 51st annual Christmas on the River is underway in Demopolis. The six-day event -- is one of the Top 20 Tourist Attractions in the Southeast. "Christmas on the…
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
Suspect Wanted in Pine Hill Murder Caught in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Pine Hill man is behind bars tonight -- following the shooting death of a 17 year old Wilcox Central student last week. Police Chief Nikisha Gailes says…
Selma Drug Store Closing After 106 Years in Business
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of the oldest family-owned businesses in Selma is closing -- after doing business in the city for more than a century. Swift Drug Company in downtown Selma --…
Thanksgiving Food Drive-Thru Giveaway Held in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A drive-thru food giveaway in Selma -- provides food for a Thanksgiving meal -- to hundreds of families. About eight tons of food were given away to about 500…
Thanksgiving Meals Delivered to Dallas Co. Families
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma and Dallas County community comes together -- to make sure dozens of needy families in the area have a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. It's the…
Seven Juveniles Charged in a String of Fires in Selma
Several juveniles in Selma find themselves facing felony charges. They're suspects in a recent rash of fires in the city.
Selma Hosts Annual International Photography Festival
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma plays host to a three-day international photography festival this weekend. The 3rd Annual Photographic Nights of Selma -- kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday.…
Selma Community Comes Together to Protect Children
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma community continues to try and recover from the tragic death of a 16 year old Selma High student. The teen died just over a week ago --…
St. James Hotel Hosts Hospitality Training in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A program designed to encourage tourism and economic development around Alabama -- is implemented in Dallas County. Flawless Delivery Hospitality Certification training is making it's way to counties across…
Police Investigate First Murder of the Year in Pine Hill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is dead. And a murder investigation is underway -- following a shooting early Sunday morning in Pine Hill. Police Chief Nikisha says it's the first…
