Dallas Co. Commission approves county jail construction
The Dallas Co. Commission votes to approve a bid for the final phase of construction to repair the county jail.
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
One on one with Fort Deposit Mayor Madelene Means
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Voters in Fort Deposit elected a new mayor back in January. We caught up with Mayor Madelene Means to talk with her about her first 100 days in…
Two year old baby killed in early morning shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a two-year old baby is killed in an early morning shooting. Police say the child was killed when someone fired…
Long-time Perry Co. Commissioner loses primary by one vote
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Long-time Perry Co. Commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. has lost his bid for re-election in a race that was as close -- as close can get. Marion businessman Donald…
Dallas Co. community honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
From the West Alabama Newsroom--- People in Dallas County honor the servicemen and women who lost their lives -- in service to the country. They gather every year at Memorial Stadium in Selma…
Passage of constitutional amendments impacts Alabama district attorneys
Alabama voters passed two constitutional amendments during Tuesday's primary election that impact district attorneys offices across the state.
Chamber of Commerce hosts small business workshop in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce hosted a workshop Thursday -- to help people in the area start and grow their own small business. Communities Unlimited -- was…
Dallas Co. Sheriff primary winner has a chance to make history
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The winner of the democrat primary in the Dallas County Sheriff's race has a chance to make history in the general election. Dewayne Sanders defeated Willie Calhoun to win…
Autauga Co. Sheriff’s race headed for Republican Primary runoff
The Republican Primary of the Autauga County Sheriff's race is headed for a runoff. Incumbent Sheriff Mark Harrell faced off against three challengers in the race. On Tuesday, Autauga County voters cut that field…
Selma police detectives investigate city’s 5th homicide of the year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is dead and two others are hurt following a series of shootings in Selma over the weekend. Police say three unrelated shootings happened at three different locations…
