Nearly Seventy City Employees Laid Off in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- About 70 city employees in Selma -- have been laid off from their jobs -- just as the holiday season is about to get started. City officials…
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
Selma Man and Two Juveniles Charged in Homicide
An adult and two juveniles are behind bars tonight -- charged in the death of a Selma man. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says 20 year old Kachavias Jones -- a 17 year old juvenile -- and a 16…
Marion Non-Profit to Turn Old Perry Co. Jail into Museum
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group in Marion is awarded a $500,000 dollar federal grant to turn the old Perry County Jail -- into a voting rights museum. Beyond…
Stolen Pick Up Truck Used to Crash into Stores in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are searching for the person responsible for ramming two convenience stores with a stolen pick up truck causing thousands of dollars in…
Authorities Investigate Shooting and Fire at Dallas Co. Club
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is shot and killed -- and the night club where it happened -- is burned to the ground. Capt. Mike Granthum says…
Selma Food Pantry Holds Annual Stock the Shelves Fund Raiser
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A faith-based non-profit in Selma holds its annual community-wide food drive and fund raiser -- to try and Stock-the-Shelves for the holidays. The Stock the Shelves Fund Raiser is the one and only fundraiser of…
Long-time Police Officer Wraps Up Career in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of Selma's Finest is calling it quits after more than 37 years of service on the police force. Sgt. Roy Nix has been protecting and serving the people of Selma -- since 1981. He's…
Run Benefits Police and Fire Departments in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma community is stepping up to the plate -- to help get police officers and fire fighters -- the equipment they need -- to stay…
Jones and Maddox Call Out Governor Over Uniontown Sewage
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U. S. Senator Doug Jones and democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox -- held a joint press conference in the city Tuesday morning to discuss the ongoing sewage…
Selma Man Pleads Guilty to Capital Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is facing the possibility of life in prison after pleading guilty to capital murder and attempted murder. Dallas County District Attorney…
