2021 Year in Review: City of Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Alabama News Network continues our year end look -- at 2021 -- this time -- in the Queen City of Selma. We sat down with Mayor James Perkins Jr.…
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 City Leaders Look to Clean Up the City
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma has some new equipment -- and a new garbage ordinance -- to try make the city a cleaner place to live -- and visit. Selma…
PAL Exercise Program Targets Black Belt Senior Citizens
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An exercise program geared towards people 50 and over -- is encouraging people to stay physically active. The Physical Activity for Life (PAL) program encourages African American senior citizens…
Governor Ivey Offers Reward in Selma Homicide
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Kay Ivey offers a $5000 dollar reward -- to help Selma authorities -- try and solved a 2020 homicide. Thirty year old Martinez Smiley of Selma -- was…
Magical Christmas Toy Drive Inspires Giving in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Magical Christmas Toy Drive inspires an 11 year old boy in Selma -- to create a toy drive and giveaway of his own. Aydan Evans has collected dozens…
Camden Duo Facing Robbery Charges in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Camden couple is behind bars tonight in Dallas County -- accused of robbing a convenience store. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 39 year old Thomas Gladney -- and 26…
HBCU Pigskin Showdown Brings NFL Scouts to Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The football footprint and exposure at Historically Black Colleges and Universities -- is on the rise. Proof of this can be found in Marion -- at the inaugural HBCU…
Selma Attorney Accused of Bringing Jailed Inmate Drugs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma attorney finds herself on the wrong side of the law in Dallas County. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 29 year old Margaret Mitchell brought a birthday card with…
Auburn Man Wanted for Kidnapping in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Auburn man is wanted for kidnapping and burglary -- following a hostage situation at Tuesday morning -- at Rangedale Apartments in Selma. Authorities say 34 year old Antonio…
Historic St. James Hotel Sees Steady Growth in 1st Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's been close to a year since the historic St. James Hotel reopened in downtown Selma. So, how have things been going? "It's been good. I can truly say…
