New owner working to upgrade Valley Grande golf course
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The new owner of a public golf course in Dallas County -- is working to transform the course into a destination spot for golfers. Ocmulgee Golf Course was…
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
DA Robert Turner, Jr. updates Bibb Co. child sex abuse case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An investigation into a child sex abuse case involving minor children -- continues in Bibb County tonight. Bibb County is one of five Alabama counties included in Fourth…
South African septic system technology brought to Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in rural Lowndes County could soon have a new option available to them -- to deal with ongoing wastewater and sewage issues. Officials with the Black Belt Unincorporated…
Air Force pilot training program underway at Craig Field Airport
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The United States Air Force is training pilots at an aviation program this summer at Craig Field Airport in Selma. The Aim High Flight Academy is a scholarship…
Authorities in Dallas Co. search for dangerous burglary suspects
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County arrest three burglary suspects -- and now they're asking for help from the public -- as they search for four more. Sheriff Mike Granthum says…
Town of Hayneville dissolves police department and municipal court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Hayneville police chief is speaking out tonight -- amid concerns raised by one his officers -- and a temporary shut down of the police department -- and…
Two people hurt in attack at Demopolis Walmart
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Demopolis woman is behind bars tonight facing assault charges -- after two people are attacked at the local Walmart store. Police Chief Rex Flowers says 32 year old…
Selma man killed in early Sunday morning shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is underway in Selma -- after a man is killed in a shooting -- early Sunday morning. Selma police continue to investigate the shooting. And two…
Tip leads to human and drug trafficking arrests in Demopolis
From the west Alabama Newsroom-- A tip from the public -- leads to the arrest of ten people on human and drug trafficking charges in Demopolis. Three of the ten suspects are facing human…
Selma city councilwoman wants vacant house fires investigated
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A vacant house goes up in flames Thursday morning in Selma -- and one city councilwoman wants to know why. The fire happened at a house on the 800…
