Selma City School Board Votes to Close Two Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is shutting down two schools -- and school board officials say -- that's just the beginning. Cedar Park Elementary School and Byrd…
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
Dallas Co. Deputies Get New Tasers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The new sheriff in Dallas County has been on the job for less than a week -- but he's already making changes to how deputies do their job. Sheriff Mike Granthum is introducing a new…
Dallas Co. Museum Hosts Bicentennial Exhibit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Old Depot Museum in Selma is hosting the "Making Alabama" Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit. Organizers say the exhibit celebrates the history of a state 200 years…
Home Depot Joins Effort to Help Homeless Veterans in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new effort underway to help homeless veterans in Dallas County. The future home of Prodigal Son's House is under construction in Dallas County.…
Selma Man Charged in City’s First Murder of the Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- accused of committing the city's first murder of the year. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says…
Selma Mayor’s Lawsuit Against City Council Dismissed
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A lawsuit filed against the Selma City Council -- by Selma mayor Darrio Melton -- is thrown out by a judge. Melton filed suit back…
New Dallas Co. Sheriff Takes Oath of Office
From the West Alabama newsroom-- There's a new sheriff coming to town in Dallas County. Sheriff-elect Mike Granthum was sworn into office during a ceremony Friday morning in the county…
Orrville Burglary Suspect Gets $2 Million Dollar Bond
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is behind bars in connection with a rash of house and car break-ins in the town of Orrville. Capt. Mike Granthum says Lester…
Allegations of Animal Abuse Raised in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Dallas County women say dogs are being abused in Perry County and they want authorities to do something about it. Beth Leslie and Danielle…
Selma Police Investigate First Murder of the New Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's first murder of 2019 -- after a man is gunned down in a housing project. Police say officers responded…
