Selma Man Gets Life Sentence in 2016 Murder of Lowndesboro Man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is sentenced to life in prison for the 2016 murder of a Lowndesboro man. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says Vadarius…
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 City Council Passes ‘No Confidence’ Vote Against Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council has passed a vote of 'no confidence' against Mayor Darrio Melton. Four of the eight council members present at Tuesday night's meeting voted in…
Fundraising Effort Underway to Restore Historic Jewish Temple in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Efforts are underway to raise money to restore a historic Jewish synagogue in Selma. The congregation at Temple Mishkan Israel is working to raise $800,000 dollars…
Health Concerns Re-ignite Coal Ash Debate in Perry County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Lingering concerns over the disposal of coal ash at a Perry County landfill has re-ignited the debate about the health risk coal ash poses to residents. Arrowhead Landfill in Uniontown has disposed of millions of…
Battle Over City Selma City Treasurer Continues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city treasurer Renita Wade was back in a Dallas County courtroom Monday morning -- fighting for her job. Selma mayor Darrio Melton and the city council are…
Historic Church Serving up Gourmet Mother’s Day Dinners in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The historic Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma is inviting everyone out to church this Sunday for a special Mother's Day event that will feed her mind -- body -- and soul. Brown Chapel AME…
Employers and Workers Connect at Annual Dallas Co. DHR Job Fair
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- While unemployment is at historic lows in some parts of the state, it's still high in West Alabama. And the effort to bring those numbers in…
Selma City Treasurer Back on the Job by Judge’s Order
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Treasurer Renita Wade is back on the job after she's reinstated by a judge. Circuit Judge Donald McMillan ordered Mayor Darrio Melton…
Doc on the Spot Community Care Clinic Opens in Orrville
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Access to healthcare has been on the decline in rural communities -- but one Dallas County community is bucking the trend. A Doc on the Spot Community Care Clinic opened up Friday morning in Orrville.…
Replicas of Christopher Columbus’ Ships in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom--- A pair of floating museums sailed into the city of Demopolis early Thursday morning. Replicas of Christopher Columbus' ships -- the Nina and the Pinta -- are docked…
