Emancipation Proclamation signing commemorated in Orrville
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New Year's Day is a day that many people spend looking forward towards the future -- or reflecting on the year that was. But some people in 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
New police chief on the job in the city of Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Uniontown has a new top cop. Action 8 News sat down with the city's new police chief to talk about his goals for the department…
Groups partner to host two toy giveaways in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two gift giving events in Selma are making sure that hundreds of children have a Merry Christmas this holiday season. The 11th Annual Books -- Basketballs-- and Baby-Dolls…
City property paving project underway in Valley Grande
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A paving project is underway in Valley Grande that aims to improve public access to city properties. The parking lot at Valley Grande City Hall is now a…
Buddhist monks travel through Uniontown on Walk for Peace
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of Buddhist monks are walking through Alabama on a cross-country pilgrimage to the nation's capital. The group is traveling along U.S. Highway 80 East -- stopping…
Christmas holiday season magnifies need of Wilcox Co. families
Two food giveaways in Wilcox County offer a helping hand to needy families in the community during the Christmas holidays.
Dallas Co. man facing sex charges involving a minor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is behind bars tonight facing several sex charges involving a minor child. Sgt. Beauty Benjamin says 26 year old Ty'Travious Carmichael is charged with…
Marengo Co. community continues legacy of giving
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marengo County woman's love of Christmas and heart for giving -- has now grown into a community-wide effort to spread Christmas joy. Dorell Twilley says her mother…
Dallas Co. High School hosts VEX Robotics competition
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County High School hosted it's very first VEX Robotics Competition today on the campus. Student teams battled it out for a chance to move on and compete…
Selma-Dallas Public Library hosts wreath making event
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County Public Library hosted the community's newest Christmas holiday tradition Thursday morning at the library. The annual Haul-Out-the-Holly combines the Christmas holidays -- creativity -- and…
