Mother of Selma Murder Victim Working to Find Son’s Killer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- For nearly a year, the mother of a Selma murder victim has been on a mission to try and help police find her son's killer. Jermaine Sanders…
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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Preparations Underway at Selma University to Host Regional Job Fair
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Regional Job Fair Thursday -- at Selma University -- is an effort to connect people who need jobs -- with companies that need workers. "Our job fair initiative focuses on the areas that still…
Counseling Offered at Demopolis High School After Student Drownings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Demopolis community continues to mourn -- after the tragic drowning of two Demopolis High School band students. Students at Demopolis High School returned to…
Eight Counties with State’s Highest Unemployment All Located in West Alabama
From the West Alabama Newsroom: Black Belt counties in west Alabama consistently have the highest unemployment numbers in the state. There's a need for jobs to bring those numbers in line with the state…
Selma Teen Charged with Trafficking Illegal Drugs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma high school student is arrested for drug trafficking. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says 16 year old Brandon Shelton was found with 92 ecstasy pills in his possession by a resource officer…
Annual KTW Tale Tellin’ Festival Wraps Up in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 41st Annual Kathryn Tucker Windham Tale Tellin' Festival wrapped up Thursday night in downtown Selma. Sean Dietrich -- better known as -- Sean-of-the-South -- was this year's featured storyteller. He combines storytelling -- with…
Selma’s 1st Black Mayor Reacts to Steven Reed’s Historic Election in Montgomery
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Former Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. shared his insights about Steven Reed's historic election as Montgomery mayor. "I'm excited for him, want to congratulate him." Rev.…
Congresswoman Terri Sewell Hosts Town Hall Meeting in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell was in Wilcox County Wednesday -- where she hosted a town hall meeting with constituents -- in Camden. Sewell talked with constituents about what's happening in congress -- and let them know…
Grant Awarded to Restore Dilapidated Boynton House in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The dilapidated former home of a Selma voting rights legend will soon be getting a much-needed -- and long overdue facelift. "I just felt like this is…
State Superintendent of Education Tours Schools in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey was in Selma Monday -- where he toured schools -- and spoke with a civic group. One of the…
