Roland Cooper State Park Unveils Four New Cabins
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The management team at Roland Cooper State Park in Camden is gearing up for a big year just as the park's peak season is getting…
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
Concordia College Alabama Wins Two National Championships
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The men's and women's basketball teams at Concordia College Alabama in Selma pull off a rare feat in college athletics. Both teams have brought home a…
Brawl Erupts at Charity Basketball Game During Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A charity basketball game erupts in violence during the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The incident was caught on camera and now the video has gone viral.…
Jubilee Wraps Up with Slow Ride and Rally
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Bridge Crossing Jubilee wrapped up today with a Slow Ride to Montgomery and a rally at the capitol. A caravan of more than…
Outdoor Events Highlight Saturday Line Up of Events at Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It was another full day of activities today at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. Outdoor events took center-stage Saturday highlighted by the annual parade…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee Shifts into High Gear in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Jubilee shifted into high gear with a full slate of activities on tap Friday. The first full day of activities included an education summit…
Mass Meeting Kicks Off Silver Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 25th annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee officially kicks off Thursday night with a mass meeting at the historic Tabernacle Baptist Church, the site of the first mass…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee Will Go On in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Bridge Crossing Jubilee starts today with some changes. The controversy between Jubilee organizers and the city of Selma over $23,000 dollars in fees has caused…
Sanders Talks Money at Jubilee Press Conference
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State Senator Hank Sanders held a press conference to promote this year's Bridge Crossing Jubilee. He also talked about the struggle to keep the event…
Gee’s Bend Ferry to Get Million Dollar Upgrade
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Gee's Bend Ferry is getting a million dollar upgrade that will make it the only ferry of its kind in the entire country. A million…
