Selma Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Behind Bars
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is dead -- and another man is behind bars -- following a shooting Thursday night in Selma. Twenty seven year old Rodkeithrick Hurry of Selma has been…
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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Body Recovered from Cahaba River After Three Day Search
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Search crews recover a body from the Cahaba River -- following nearly three days of searching for a missing swimmer. The body was recovered by ALEA's Marine Patrol Division -- at around 6:40 Friday morning.…
Body Found in Cahaba River During Search for Missing Swimmer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- **UPDATE** The body was discovered Friday morning by ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division. It has now been sent for autopsy to determine if it is that of 23 year old…
Pine Hill Mission Hosts Drive-Thru Food Giveaway in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people turn out for a drive-thru food giveaway this morning in Wilcox County. Additionally, tons of food was given away Thursday -- to needy families…
Fifteen Year Old Juvenile Charged with Murder in Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County teen is facing a murder charge as a result of an apparent shooting over the weekend in Hope Hull. Sgt. Pat Downing says the death investigation…
Soldiers’ Ultimate Sacrifice Honored in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 couldn't stop the annual Memorial Day ceremony from happening in Selma. However, it did cause some major changes to the event. Safety restrictions due to COVID-19 -- forced…
New Mural in Downtown Selma Showcases Alabama’s Butterfly Capital
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new mural that showcases Selma's designation as the official Butterfly Capital of Alabama -- is going up at a new green space -- in downtown Selma. The city…
Lowndes Co. Community Honors Frontline Healthcare Workers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Frontline healthcare workers in Lowndes County were honored for their service at a ceremony Thursday morning in Hayneville. Organizers say healthcare workers in the county -- put their lives…
Operation Fresh Food Drive-Thru Food Giveaway Held in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people turn out for a drive-thru food giveaway Thursday afternoon in Selma. Organizers say 'Operation Fresh Food' -- was planned in response to the need caused…
Long-time Perry Co. School Superintendent Set to Retire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County School District -- is in search of a new leader because long-time superintendent Dr. John Heard -- is retiring at the end of the…
