Grant funds storm shelter project in town of Gordonville
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in the town of Gordonville will soon have a place in town that they can go to -- to keep them safe from the storm. A $134-thousand…
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
Wilcox Co. Sheriff’s Office investigates deadly shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is behind bars following a fatal shooting early this morning. A disabled man was killed and a woman was injured during a shooting at a…
Lowndes Co. man gets life sentence in Dallas Co. double murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County man pleads guilty -- in a 2018 Dallas County double murder case. Christopher Gordon has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole --…
Selma business owner makes donation to Selma University
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma business owner makes a sizable donation to Selma University -- to support and promote business. Selma-U President Dr. Stanford Angion was all smiles -- at a…
Marion Military Institute provides military service academy pipeline
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Marion Military Institute is providing guidance for students interested in attending one of the country's prestigious military service academies. Service Academy Program Director -- Lt. Col. Thomas Bowen…
Selma Main Street spruces up around historic Selma bridge
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Alabama Main Street grant is helping the city of Selma spruce up around one of its most iconic historic sites. The Edmund Pettus Bridge is also one…
Tips from the public lead to two arrests in Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Anonymous tips from the public -- help Lowndes Co. authorities identify and arrest two suspected truck stop thieves. Lt. Anthony Green says 52 year old Alton Surles is…
Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority announces new leadership
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma has a new executive director. The Board of Directors introduced James Thomas as the new executive director at a…
New workforce training facility opens at Perry Co. PREP Center
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Bureau of Pardons & Paroles and Ingram State Technical College unveil a new workforce training facility -- today at the Perry County PREP Center near Uniontown.…
AT&T opens Connected Learning Center at Selma University
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new resource to help people bridge the digital divide -- is now available at Selma University. AT&T opened a new Connected Learning Center in the Stone-Robinson Library. The…
