George McDonald

West Alabama Newsroom Reporter

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George McDonald is the West Alabama Newsroom reporter for WAKA 8. He is based in Selma and covers Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Wilcox counties. George began reporting for us in June 2005.

George 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.

 

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Articles

Selma Police Investigate Two Weekend Shootings

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating a couple of shootings -- that left four people hurt over the weekend. Police say a woman is in critical condition after a Friday night…

DHS Alumni Gather in Demopolis for Ultimate Tailgate

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Graduates of Demopolis High School from near and far -- are headed back home this weekend -- for the Ultimate Tiger Tailgate. The giant-sized homecoming event -- features classes…