Selma Man Charged in Trailer Park Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting another man in the face. Police Chief Spencer Collier says…
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
New Details in J. Paul Jones Hospital Closing
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More details are available about the decision to close J. Paul Jones Hospital in Camden. Hospital board chairman George Alford says the hospital is losing money…
Dog Dispute in Orrville Ends in Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is shot and another is wanted by authorities after an alleged dispute over a dog ends in gunfire Monday. Authorities say the shooting…
Impact of SPD Gun Thefts Felt Throughout Selma-Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The impact of hundreds of guns being stolen from the Selma Police Department and the subsequent investigations into the theft continue to be felt…
Students Head Back to School in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Monday was the first day back to school for several school districts in west Alabama. Dallas County Schools Superintendent Hattie Shelton says the district is…
Perry Co. Home to New Winery and Vineyard
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Great news for wine lovers in west Alabama. A new winery and vineyard located in Perry County is giving wine tasting some local flavor. Log Cabin…
Events Planned in Selma to Commemorate Voting Rights Act in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 52nd anniversary of the signing of the historic Voting Rights Act is this weekend and several events have been planned in Selma to mark the occasion. A…
City School Proposal Gets Mixed Reaction from MPS Board Members
A proposal to create a new city school system in Montgomery is getting mixed reaction from some members of the Montgomery Public School Board. Mayor Todd Strange has proposed studying the…
Selma Animal Shelter Set to Host Pet Adoption Event
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Animal Shelter is hosting a pet adoption event this weekend to try and find forever homes for dozens of animals. Shelter manager Nora Curtin says…
Missing Prattville Boy Found Safe and Sound
From the Montgomery Newsroom-- The search for a missing eight year old Prattville boy is over tonight. Authorities say Avery Williams is now back home with his family.…
