Tip leads to human and drug trafficking arrests in Demopolis
From the west Alabama Newsroom-- A tip from the public -- leads to the arrest of ten people on human and drug trafficking charges in Demopolis. Three of the ten suspects are facing human…
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
Selma city councilwoman wants vacant house fires investigated
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A vacant house goes up in flames Thursday morning in Selma -- and one city councilwoman wants to know why. The fire happened at a house on the 800…
Fifteen year old juvenile killed in fatal shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the Queen City's 6th homicide of the year following a fatal shooting Sunday night. The victim in the shooting was a 15 year old juvenile…
Hayneville police investigator speaks out about police chief
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Hayneville police investigator is speaking out -- after she finds herself caught in the middle of an ongoing dispute -- between the chief of police -- and a…
Special needs students in Demopolis get on the job training
A summer program at Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis offers hands-on job training to people with disabilities and special needs.
Fugitive wanted in apartment shooting captured in Pine Hill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The teenager charged with robbing a Montgomery teen at gunpoint and stealing his car from a gas station in April of 2024 -- has been arrested again. Pine Hill…
Camden group hosts 2nd Annual STEAM summer Camp
The 2nd Annual STEAM summer camp is underway this week in Camden. The camp exposes children to hands on learning activities that provide a solid STEAM foundation while making learning fun. Camper Dea'one Mitchell loves STEAM -- so she's really…
Restructuring plan includes school closures in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A major restructuring of schools is underway in Dallas County Schools -- that school officials say will improve the district's financial standing and make it much more efficient.…
Reward doubled for fugitive wanted in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The reward for a fugitive wanted by authorities in Wilcox County -- has doubled. Sheriff Larry Colston says the reward for information leading to the arrest of 19…
Demopolis Times closure evidence of changing times
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Demopolis Times newspaper published its last and final issue one week ago Wednesday. But now that its gone -- how will people in the River City get…
