Selma attorney sues former Dallas Co. DA for defamation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A civil lawsuit involving a Selma activist and civil rights attorney -- and a former district attorney -- is set to heard in court. Attorney Faya Rose Toure…
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
Veteran biker group head to the capitol to honor POWs and MIAs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of bikers head to the state capitol -- to honor members of the military who were Prisoners-of-War -- and went Missing-In-Action. American Legion and VFW riders…
Dallas Co. community remembers 1998 double murder
People in Dallas County remember the 1998 murder case that led to the convicted killer's execution.
Lowndes Co. investigators need the public’s help to identify a thief
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to the public for help -- to try and catch a thief. Investigators are hoping someone from the public can…
Craig Field Airport hosts military training exercise in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A three-day military training exercise is underway at Craig Field in Selma. It's an event that promotes economic and workforce development in the area -- as well as…
Historic St. James Hotel in downtown Selma set to reopen
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The owners of the St. James Hotel in downtown Selma -- say the historic hotel is set to reopen within the next few days. The historic hotel is…
Turner to run write-in campaign in Perry Co. Commission race
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The race for the District 1 seat on the Perry County Commission -- apparently -- is not over yet. The Alabama Democratic Party Contest Committee voted to count…
Demopolis DREAM Center fundraising effort underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fundraising effort is underway in Demopolis to help bring a new children's museum to the city. A Demopolis trio is working to make the Demopolis DREAM Center…
Brickus chosen first permanent black female police chief in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council has chosen a historic new police chief. The council picked Chief Ettice Brickus -- to lead the Selma Police Department at a special called…
City tackles continuing garbage issues in Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Uniontown gets some much needed help to deal with on-going garbage issues in the city. The city has a new $100,000 dollar garbage truck. And…
