Valentine’s Day gifts can cost big money but love is priceless
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Love is in the air in Dallas County -- and people are digging deep into their pockets -- to show their Valentines -- how much they care. Selma…
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
Pine Belt Communications expands fiber optic network
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Better internet service is on the way to small rural communities throughout the west Alabama area. Fiber-optic technology is bringing broadband internet services to people who live in under-served…
Selma police search for a missing man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A missing person investigation is underway in Selma. Lt. Ray Blanks says 45 year old Ulysses Hardy Anderson was last seen Saturday afternoon. Blanks says Anderson was on foot -- near the area of County…
Construction of new Linden High School approved
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Linden City School announces plans to build a multi-million dollar -- state-of-the-art -- new high school. Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman says construction of the new Linden High School is…
Dallas County man found guilty in 2018 Orrville shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is convicted of assault in a 2018 Orrville shooting. A jury found 47 year old Jimmie Powell guilty of the lesser included charge of assault…
Area educators react to school cell phone ban proposal
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County Superintendent Anthony Sampson says he's in support of the proposed ban. He says cell phones have become an unnecessary distraction in schools. And he wants students…
Fourth suspect in Walmart shooting arrested in Selma
Four suspects in a fatal Walmart shooting in Selma are now in police custody on charges of capital murder -- and shooting into an unoccupied vehicle. Chief Kenta Fulford says 20 year old Willie James Hunter was arrested Tuesday. Nineteen…
England makes history as new 17th Judicial Circuit District Attorney
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Kay Ivey made a history-making appointment for district attorney of the 17th Judicial Circuit -- representing Marengo -- Greene -- and Sumter counties. Demopolis native Rachel England is…
UPDATE: Police search for two Walmart shooting suspects
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are searching for two men wanted on charges of capital murder -- and shooting into an unoccupied vehicle. Chief Kenta Fulford says 20 year old Willie James…
Selma man shot & killed in Walmart parking lot in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is shot and killed in the parking lot of the Selma Walmart store Friday night. Forty year old Marcus Martin was shot as he sat in…
