Political Ad Sparks High Profile Public Feud in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma attorney and activist Faya Rose Toure -- and Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson -- are publicly feuding over a political ad. Toure and Jackson…
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 University Inaugurates New President
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Today officially marks a new beginning at Selma University. The historically black private christian college is now under new leadership. Eddie Hill, Jr. took over the reigns of leadership…
Selma Church Gives Away 100 Hot Meals
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma church provides hot meals for dozens of people in the community -- in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Free meals were given away to a…
Selma Community Honors Former Selma High Star Quarterback
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma community honors the memory former Selma High School quarterback Keondre Hope-- who recently died in a ATV accident. Sixteen year old Keondre Hope was magnificent on…
Selma Church Distributes Tons of Food to Hundreds of Families
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma church hands out tons of food this morning -- to help hundreds of people -- feed their families. The folks at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church on the corner…
Power of the Vote on Full Display in Mosses Municipal Election Results
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mayor's race in a small Lowndes County town -- has proven to be the perfect example of the power of the vote. The race for mayor in the…
Small Businesses in Selma Struggle to Hang On Amid COVID-19
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- As communities start to reopen from the pandemic --- people are being urged to get out and support small businesses in their communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has…
Dallas Co. Churches Host Month-Long Series of Prayer Meetings
From the West Alabama News Network-- A group of churches in Selma and Dallas County are hosting a month-long series of prayer meetings -- to pray for the community -- and the country. Churches…
Cycling Club Rides to Help the Homeless in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma members of a national cycling club are hosting a cycling event Saturday -- to benefit homeless people in the Selma community. Sixty-four year old David Johnson…
Marengo Co. Family Loses Everything in Trailer Fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marengo County woman loses everything in trailer fire on the outskirts of Linden. Now the surrounding community is trying to help her pick up the pieces. Jacqueline…
