Rising Tennis Star and Coach Aim to Grow Sport in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A budding young tennis star -- and coach determined to inspire -- are starting to make some racket in Selma. Anna Brech is a rising star on Morgan Academy's…
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
Plans for Fourth of July Celebration Announced in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is hosting a big Fourth of July Celebration this year -- down on the Riverfront. City officials announced the event at a press conference Monday…
Fourteen People Arrested During Drug Sweep in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County authorities arrest more than a dozen people during a two week undercover drug operation in Selma. The SAFE Task Force -- the Dallas County Sheriff's Office…
Selma Police Investigate a Pair of Shootings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two people are hurt in a pair of shootings in Selma earlier this week. A man and a woman were shot in two separate incidents Tuesday -- in the…
Road Sign Thieves Cause Safety Concerns in Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Road sign thefts -- have been an on-going issue in Lowndes County for the last few years. Now county officials are looking to put a stop to it. Bill…
City Works to Improve Street Conditions in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- City streets in Selma are in bad shape. They're full of potholes and sinkholes. And people want something done about it. A raggedy street can tear up a vehicle.…
Lowndes Co. Residents Speak Out About Blocked Railroad Crossing
People in Lowndes County are speaking out about a railroad crossing that they say is blocked by trains. Sometimes for days at a time.
Selma to Montgomery March Campsites Among Endangered Sites
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A part of voting rights history is in danger of being lost. The four campsites used during the Selma to Montgomery March are in need of…
Senior Citizen Shot Dead in Her Selma Apartment
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A tragic story out of Selma tonight. A 76 year old woman is shot and killed in her home. News that a senior citizen was shot…
Marengo Co. Authorities Find Human Remains in Sweet Water
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Marengo County -- find human remains in a wooded area in Sweet Water. Sheriff Richard Bates says crews looking for 64 year Melvin Tensley discovered the remains yesterday. Tensley disappeared without a trace…
