City Officials Find Money to Make Payroll in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city workers will get a paycheck -- after a Special Called city council meeting Friday to discuss the city payroll. City workers and concerned citizens…
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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Protesters Picket Selma City Hall on Behalf of City Workers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- City employees in Selma have learned that they won't be getting paid this week -- due to a lack funds. Earlier this week nearly seventy city…
Special Needs Children Benefit from Golf Classic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of golfers hit the links in Dallas County today -- to raise money to help special needs children. About 12 three-man teams teed up at…
Layoffs Looming for City Workers in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Nearly seventy Selma city employees have been notified by that they'll be laid off from work -- November 5th -- due to a lack of funds.…
Night Club Security Guard Injured in Shootout in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An apparent shootout in downtown Selma early Saturday morning leaves one man hurt. Club Entourage owner Clyde Richardson says club security was trying to clear…
Selma Mayor Files Lawsuit Against Selma City Council
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor Darrio Melton has filed a lawsuit against the Selma City Council. The lawsuit comes after the city council voted to override Melton's vetoes…
Craig Field Airport in Selma Focuses on Aviation Industry
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's an effort underway in Selma to make the city a leader in the aviation industry once again. Jim Corrigan has taken over the reins of…
Black Belt Community Leaders Tackle Issues at Summit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Black Belt Community leaders are working to find solutions to some of the common issues facing the region. The goal of the State of the Black…
Undercover Operation Leads to Major Drug Bust in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Autauga County men are behind bars after an undercover operation leads to a major drug bust in Dallas County. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson…
Alabama News Network Kids Day at Central Alabama Fair
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's nothing better than having a good time and supporting a good cause at the same time. Alabama News Network Kids Day provided that opportunity Wednesday at…
