Detroit businessman searches for Selma manufacturing site
A Detroit businessman who recently bought Selma business is looking for a site in Selma to manufacture the company's products.
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 non-profit hosts wellness event at Selma High School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A wellness program underway at Selma High School teaches students how they can be their best selves everyday. Action 8's Savannah Sabb was the Mistress of Ceremony --…
Whitfield Regional Hospital hosts summer job shadowing program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis has expanded its job shadowing program for college students to include the summer. The inaugural Summer Shadowing program was held at the hospital…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Details emerge in fatal head-on collision in Selma
SELMA, Ala. (WAKA) -Â More details have emerged about a fatal head-on collision that happened Tuesday afternoon in Selma. The man killed in the crash has now been identified -- as 47 year old Terrance…
Elderly swamp survivor praises search crew volunteers and his dog
It's now been about a week since an elderly Dallas County man was released from the hospital following his rescue from a swamp, with the help of his own dog.
WCCS & Craig Field Airport host 14th Annual Aviation Day
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Wallace Community College Selma -- and Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority -- partnered to host the 14th Annual Aviation Day in Selma. Aviation Day brings students from…
Missing elderly Dallas Co. man survives overnight stay in swamp
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A missing elderly Dallas Co. man -- is rescued safe and sound -- after spending the night -- in a swamp. U. S. Marine veteran 92 year old Elton…
Rep. Terri Sewell holds rural healthcare roundtable in Demopolis
In Demopolis, Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted a rural health roundtable to hear directly from health care providers and hospital officials about the challenges they're facing.Â
Thousands visit Selma for Bridge Crossing Jubilee
People from all walks of life -- came from around the country -- to be a part of the Bloody Sunday commemoration -- and march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Uniontown man arrested on child sex abuse charges
Vanderslice is being held in the Marengo County Jail without bond.
