Pine Hill Police Officer Shot in the Line of Duty
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Pine Hill police officer is shot in the line of duty in Wilcox County. Police Chief Nikisha Gailes says the officer was shot while attempting to serve a…
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
COVID-19 Pandemic Responsible for Hundreds of New Jobs in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of new jobs are on the way to the Selma-Dallas County area -- and its all due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Three-ply disposable face masks will soon be…
Wanted Burglary Suspect Caught on Camera in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help -- to catch a thief. Investigators are looking for the man -- who broke into Richard's Cougar Oil on the 2600…
Selma Water Works Office Will Be Closed Monday
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Water Works office will be closed Monday, December 7th. Office manager Lachune Simpson says the building is having some electrical work done that day -- and the entire office will be without power.…
Selma Capital Murder Suspect on the Run from Police
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are looking for a man wanted for a double murder. Forty-one year old Roderick Harrison of Selma -- is wanted for killing 24 year old Wendell Pullom…
Dallas Co. Officials Hold Face Mask Giveaway at Selma Wal-Mart
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County officials hand out thousands of face masks -- to help keep people safe during the Thanksgiving holidays. The Dallas County Commission and the Dallas County Sheriff's Office…
Dallas Co. Commission Honors Legacy of Selma Attorney Bruce Boynton
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The life and legacy of Selma civil rights attorney Bruce Carver Boynton -- is honored in Dallas County. The Dallas County Courthouse Annex has been named in…
Selma Attorney & Civil Rights Pioneer Bruce Boynton Dies
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma attorney and civil rights pioneer Bruce Boynton has died. Boynton is the son of voting rights icon Amelia Boynton Robinson. In 1958 -- he was arrested -- jailed -- and fined in Virginia --…
Selma Mayor to Issue New Citywide COVID-19 Order
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor James Perkins addressed the upward trend of COVID-19 -- the city's Hurricane Zeta clean up efforts -- and his house being shot into -- at a press…
Clean Up Effort Continues in Dallas Co. After Hurricane Zeta
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Hurricane Zeta tore through West Alabama about three weeks ago -- and people in Dallas County are still working to pick up the pieces. The storm snapped -- and…
