Thousands Enjoy Alabama News Network Kids Day at Central AL Fair in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Central Alabama Fair in Selma kicks into high gear with Alabama News Network Kids Day.
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
Long-time Uniontown Police Chief Donald Rhodes Resigns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Long-time Uniontown Police Chief Donald Rhodes is retiring after nearly 20 years on the job.
Perry Co. Hit Extra Hard by State Cutbacks and Closures
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State budget cuts have many state facilities shutting down across the state -- and Perry County is being hit especially hard.
Residents React to State Park Closings in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Four of the five state parks being shut down later this month are located in west Alabama -- and residents aren't very happy about it.
Selma Cookie Company Competes to Win Super Bowl Commercial
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A small cookie company in Selma is looking to make big noise during Super Bowl 50 -- but needs your help to do it.
Selma City School District Kicks Off Super Citizen Program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new civics-based education program in Selma City Schools -- is teaching -- inspiring -- and empowering the Next Great American Generation.
Selma City School District Kicks Off Super Citizen Program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new civics-based education program in Selma City Schools -- is teaching -- inspiring -- and empowering the Next Great American Generation.
New Selma Police & Fire Chiefs Hit the Ground Running
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The police and fire departments in the city of Selma -- are both under new leadership. Each department is headed up by a first-time chief -- who brings a wealth of experience to the job.
New Selma Police & Fire Chiefs Hit the Ground Running
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The police and fire departments in the city of Selma -- are both under new leadership. Each department is headed up by a first-time chief -- who brings a wealth of experience to the job.
Perry Co. Restrooms Finalist in Cintas’ America’s Best Restroom Contest
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A public restroom in Perry County is a finalist in a national contest to find the best public restroom in America.
