Two Men Found Dead in Mosses
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A double homicide investigation is underway in Lowndes County after two men are found dead in the town of Mosses. Investigators say 36 year old…
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
Futures of Some Selma Tourism Events Uncertain
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A dispute over city fees has dealt a major blow to the spring tourism season in the city of Selma. The annual Battle of Selma Civil War…
Collier Era Begins at Selma Police Department
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Today was the first official day on the job for new Selma police chief Spencer Collier. Collier says his main focus as chief is developing…
Dallas Co. Man Charged in Rash of Truck Break-Ins
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is arrested for a rash of 18-wheeler break-ins. Sheriff's office investigator Capt. Mike Granthum says 20 year old Derrell King…
Former ALEA Secretary Appointed Selma Police Chief
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Spencer Collier is named the new chief of police in Selma. Mayor Darrio Melton announced Collier as his…
Workforce Summit Held in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Finding resources for workforce development just got a lot easier for industries in Selma and Dallas County. Business leaders in Selma took part in a workforce…
Effort Underway to Set Up Homeless Shelter in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Rural Coalition for the Homeless is conducting a count of the homeless people in the Selma area. "In the point in time count it basically…
Dilapidated Buildings Spark Controversy in Ft. Deposit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A controversy is brewing in the town of Fort Deposit over what should be done with some dilapidated buildings downtown. Some residents say the buildings are…
Dallas Co. DA Gets $300,000 Grant to Fight Gangs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Robert Bentley awards a $300,000 dollar grant to try and put a stop to gang violence in Dallas County. District Attorney Michael Jackson says the…
Two Confirmed Tornadoes Cause Damage in Marengo Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than a dozen homes are damaged by two confirmed tornadoes that hit Marengo County over the weekend. EMA Director Kevin McKinney says an EF-2…
