Man Killed in Early Morning Shooting in Selma, Woman Charged
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A man is dead -- and a woman is behind bars charged with his murder -- after a shooting in Selma early Friday morning. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says…
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.
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Selma Community Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Members of the Selma community are honoring teachers -- ahead of National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers are being honored for their work during the pandemic -- and for…
Mother of Murder Victim Seeking Answers in Son’s Death
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's been just over two weeks since the city of Selma recorded its 4th murder of the year -- and there's still been no…
Repaired, Rebuilt & Recovered: Ten Years After Two Marengo Co. Tornadoes
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Ten years after a couple of tornadoes ripped through parts of Marengo County -- two survivors have completely recovered from the devastation it left behind -- and rebuilt their lives. [field59_video account="WAKA" key="bde17b2b3795a8134d68a68bac6c56df7e71e21a" vtitle="wal tornadoes…
Demopolis Offering $5000 Signing Bonus to Certified Police & Firemen
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis is offering a cash incentive to lure qualified public safety personnel -- to join the city's police and fire departments. Mayor Woody Collins says…
State Officials Join Effort to Develop Safety Plan at Selma High School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey -- and ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor -- joined Selma city leaders Friday to help develop a safety plan at Selma High School. "We just want to get our students back…
Selma Charity Continues Effort to Feed Families During Pandemic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The COVID recovery effort continues to move forward across the state -- but many people in Selma and Dallas County still need help feeding their families.…
Selma Man Pleads Guilty to Two Counts of Felony Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man gets two consecutive life sentences -- after pleading guilty to two counts of felony murder. But the victims' families don't like the deal -- and are…
Lowndes County Officials Push for Inclusion in Gaming Legislation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Lowndes County are unhappy with the gambling and casino bill that's moving through the Alabama legislature. People feel disrespected -- and treated unfairly -- by the current…
Fatal House Fire Under Investigation in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A house fire in Selma leaves one person dead -- and a family without a home. Sixty year old Virginia Minniefield and her family are now homeless -- after…
