New Drug Prevention Program Kicks Off in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new initiative launches in Selma and Dallas County that aims to make the community safer and drug-free. The Drug Free Communities Program of Dallas…
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 Sued Over Sale of Historic St. James Hotel
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The historic St. James Hotel in Selma is once again at the center of controversy. A company that wanted to buy the hotel from the city…
Prayer Vigil in Remembrance of Alexis Hunter Set in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman whose daughter was killed over a cell phone three years ago is speaking out in an effort to stop the violence in the community and to honor the memory of her daughter.…
The Calhoun School Hosts Underage Drinking Prevention Event
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A school in Lowndes County hosts a town hall meeting to help try and stop students from engaging in underage drinking. A panel of guest speakers told students at the Calhoun School about the dangers…
Selma House Fire Claims Mother and Daughter
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A mother and daughter are dead after a house fire early Thursday morning in Selma. Fire officials say a home in the 800 block of Pettus Street was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene…
Annual Holiday House Ushers in the Christmas Holiday Season in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Holiday House marks the start of the Christmas holiday season each year in Selma. The arts and crafts sale has been going strong for close to…
Lowndes Co. Chief Deputy Goes on Trial for Assault
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County deputy accused of physically attacking a man in the county courthouse goes on trial for assault. Chief Deputy Chris West is accused of body slamming a county jail inmate at the courthouse…
Christmas on the River Underway in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Christmas on the River is underway and kicking into high gear in Demopolis with a full slate of activities scheduled. The State Barbeque Cook-Off Championship is going on Friday night at George Franks Park. Volunteers…
Wanted Bank Robbery Suspects Captured
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two bank robbery suspects who've been on the run from authorities for weeks have been captured in Connecticut. Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones says Stanley Young…
Wilcox Co. Student to Attend Presidential Inauguration
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A student from Wilcox Central High School has been selected to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump as President. When the 45th President of…
