Roland Cooper State Park Boosts Tourism and Taxes in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Roland Cooper State Park in Camden is now reopen after being closed by the state for nearly a year and county leaders there couldn't be happier. County…
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
Wilson Makes First Appearance in Dallas Co. District Court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma High teacher arrested for having sex with a student makes a first appearance in court. District Attorney Michael Jackson says Charlaina Lee Wilson was arraigned…
Alabama River Connected to Many Selma Labor Day Traditions
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- For many people in Selma, Labor Day festivities center around activities connected to the Alabama River. The annual River Raft Race is back in Selma after…
Orrville Man Sets Himself on Fire During Family Dispute
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man is fighting for his life after a family dispute ends in tragedy. Sheriff Harris Huffman says 19 year old Aaron Tower was in…
Selma High Student Brawl Under Full Investigation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City School officials say a full investigation is underway into a fight at Selma High School that ended with one student in the hospital and…
Two Armed Suspects Rob Dollar General Store in Valley Grande
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find the two men who robbed the Dollar General store in Valley Grande. Surveillance video from…
Demopolis Voters Elect a New Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Voters in Demopolis elected a new mayor during the election Tuesday. Retired plant manager John Laney rode a wave of change in the city to a lopsided victory in a crowded mayor's race. Mayor-elect Laney…
Absentee Voting Controversy in Fort Deposit Municipal Election
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a runoff in the mayor's race in the town of Fort Deposit and one of the candidates is calling on state election officials to monitor the race…
Evans Loses Bid for Third Consecutive Term as Selma Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor George Evans came up short in his bid for re-election after serving two terms in office. Evans says he's proud of what he…
Melton and Perkins Face Off in Runoff Election for Selma Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma voters trim a crowded field of five mayoral candidates -- down to two. State Representative Rev. Darrio Melton -- and former Selma mayor Rev. James…
