Selma Assistant Fire Chief Indicted in Jefferson Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Assistant Fire Chief in Selma -- has been indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury. Franklin Edwards -- is charged with leaving the scene of an accident with…
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
Rooster Bridge a Unique Part of Demopolis History
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Rooster Bridge near Demopolis was originally built 102 years ago. It's construction closed the only gap in a highway that stretched from coast to coast. Hundreds of people…
Stinky Flood Waters Raising Health Concerns in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Dallas County residents are having problems with flooding on their property -- and around their homes. People on the 300 block of Henry Street in Selmont -- are…
New Selma Apartment Complex Holds Grand Opening Event
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Selma have a new -- safe -- affordable housing option to choose from in the city. The Lodges on Lincoln held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening event Tuesday morning. The new apartment complex…
Selma Police Investigate City’s 7th Murder of 2021
From the West Alabama Newssroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's 7th murder of the year. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says police responded to a shooting at around 8 o'clock Monday…
Selma Man Shot and Killed, Suspect Wanted by Authorities
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is dead -- and another is now wanted by police -- after a shooting in Selma over the weekend. Police Chief Kenta Fulford…
Hundreds of Graduates Walk Across the Stage in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's Graduation Day today in the city of Selma. Hundreds of graduates will walk across the stage -- and get a diploma --an achievement that will carry them --…
Master Motivator Set to Retire at Marengo High School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A high school principal in Marengo County -- is calling it quits at the end of the school year -- after an amazing academic feat. The principal at Marengo…
Dallas Co. Jury Convicts Orrville Man in 2015 Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County jury has convicted an Orrville man of murder -- and abuse of a corpse. District Attorney Michael Jackson says Raphael Clark shot and killed Derrick Dower of Selma -- during a robbery…
Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church Commemorates First Mass Meeting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A historic church in Selma is commemorating the anniversary of the first mass meeting of the Voting Rights Movement. In addition to honoring some of the foot soldiers. Tabernacle…
