Selma Police Uncover Drug Ring
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police take down an alleged drug ring in the city and take six suspected drug dealers off the street. Chief Spencer Collier says officers found…
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
Saulsberry Exonerated on Theft and Ethics Charges
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A former Wilcox County commission chairman is speaking out after being acquitted of theft and ethics charges. Former commissioner Michael Saulsberry says he's now looking forward…
State AG Commissioner Talks Mad Cow Disease
A case of Mad Cow Disease has been confirmed in the state of Alabama. So, should people be concerned about the food supply? State Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan says, 'No!' McMillan…
Veterans Get Help Finding Employment
Montgomery area veterans are getting help finding jobs thanks to a partnership between The Central Alabama Veterans Employment Council and the Family Guidance Center of Alabama. The groups conducted a Veteran Employment…
Demopolis Sawmill Project Right on Schedule
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A multi-million dollar sawmill project in Demopolis continues to make progress. The new state of the art sawmill is expected to bring more than new fifty…
Alabama State University Celebrates 150th Birthday
Alabama State University has reached a major milestone in its history. Its celebrating its Sesquicentennial birthday after turning 150 years old Monday. School officials say it makes Alabama State the oldest 'state sponsored'…
Threatening Video Puts Selma Police on High Alert
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A disturbing video has Selma Police on alert and actively searching for the person responsible for it. Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier released the video at a press conference at police headquarters Friday afternoon. The…
Council Controversy Leaves Town of Hayneville in Limbo
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Controversy on the town council in Hayneville has left the town stuck in limbo for nearly a year. Hayneville resident and Lowndes County Probate Judge John Hulett, Jr. says the council hasn't met to conduct…
Camden Police Department Gets New K-9 Unit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Camden Police Department has a new tool to help fight illegal drug activity in the community. Chief John Matthews says his department now has implemented a new K-9 unit. He says the unit consists…
Top Pre-K Center Prepares for New School Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of the top pre-k centers in the country is located in Selma and school officials are working hard to get it ready…
