Lowndes Co. Road Crews Return to Work
Lowndes County road crews are back on the job following a two and-a-half week strike over their wages.
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
Death of a Dallas Co. Jail Inmate Under Investigation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An inmate at the Dallas County Jail is found dead in his cell -- now an investigation is underway to find out what happened? Sheriff Mike Granthum says 26…
Marion Police & SBI Investigate Stabbing Death in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marion man is dead -- and a murder investigation is now underway -- after a stabbing at a Marion apartment complex. It's the first murder committed in the…
Lowndes Co. Company Helps Address Sewage Problems
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County company is helping to address some of the ongoing sewage problems -- that some people in the county are facing. SABIC -- a plastics manufacturing company…
ArtsRevive and Selma Potter Offer Ceramics Classes
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- ArtsRevive in Selma is providing people in the community with another fun way -- to scratch their creative itch. Selma potter Jo Taylor teaches ceramic hand building techniques --…
Selma Senior Shot Answering the Door at Her Home
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A 70 year old woman is shot and killed Wednesday night at her home in east Selma. Now police are asking for help from the community -- to try…
Five People Hurt During Shootout in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Five people are hurt during a shootout Wednesday night in the city of Uniontown. The incident happened on Washington Street near the old cheese plant. Perry County District Attorney…
Selma PD Prepares to Host National Night Out 2022
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Police Department is gearing up to host a National Night Out event in the city Thursday evening. And officials are trying to get the word out --…
Main Street Alabama Resource Team Visits Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis is working to revitalize it's downtown area. The city became a Main Street Alabama community earlier this year. A Resource Team from Main Street Alabama…
Dallas County Set to Collect Selma City Property Taxes
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County officials are is gearing up for tax collection season. And it's the first year the county will be collecting the property taxes for both the city of…
