Fort Deposit voters head back to the polls for municipal election
From the West Alabama Newsroom... Voters in the town of Fort Deposit went back to the polls Tuesday to chose a mayor and a member of the town council. A judge threw out…
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
Work to repair tornado damage at Dallas Co. Jail at a standstill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three years after sustaining major damage from an EF-2 tornado. The Dallas County Jail remains closed -- and very little progress to repair the facility is being made.…
Selma private school employee facing sex charges involving a student
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An employee at a private school in Selma -- is facing sex charges involving a student. Fifty-three year old Frederick Davis is charged with enticing-a-child -- school-employee-having-sexual-contact --…
Dallas Co. Sheriff Mike Granthum to retire, won’t seek re-election
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big news coming out of Dallas County tonight regarding Campaign 2026. Action 8 News has learned that Sheriff Mike Granthum -- will not seek reelection this year. After…
Nine year old girl shot in gunfight at Selma apartment complex
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma community is rallying behind the family of a child who was hurt in a shootout at an Selma apartment complex. The gunfight happened early Saturday morning…
Selma residents share their New Year’s resolutions
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The start of a new year is a time when people look towards the future -- and set goals for making lifestyle improvements in the upcoming year. Making resolutions…
Selma police detectives investigate the city’s first homicide of 2026
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police are investigating the city's first homicide of the new year. A murder investigation is under in Selma after a man is found shot to death over…
Investigators uncover new evidence in Demopolis murder case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Demopolis murder suspect is now facing additional charges after investigators uncover new evidence in the case. Marengo County District Attorney Rachel England says investigators have found new…
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…
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…
