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.
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
Law Enforcement Officers Get Domestic Violence Training in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Law enforcement officers get domestic violence training in Selma. The training comes in the wake of a recent church shooting in the city -- where a man shot his ex-girlfriend -- their infant child -- and a minister.
Law Enforcement Officers Get Domestic Violence Training in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Law enforcement officers get domestic violence training in Selma. The training comes in the wake of a recent church shooting in the city -- where a man shot his ex-girlfriend -- their infant child -- and a minister.
School Custodian in Dallas Co. Jailed on Sex Charges Involving a Student
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Southside High School custodian is behind bars -- after being arrested on sex charges involving a student.
School Custodian in Dallas Co. Jailed on Sex Charges Involving a Student
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Southside High School custodian is behind bars -- after being arrested on sex charges involving a student.
Multi-million Dollar Bond Set for Suspect in Selma Church Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The man accused in a triple shooting at a Selma church makes a first appearance in court.
Multi-million Dollar Bond Set for Suspect in Selma Church Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The man accused in a triple shooting at a Selma church makes a first appearance in court.
GEAR UP Alabama Kicks Off in Selma and Dallas County Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new program underway in Selma and Dallas County is designed to raise the high school graduation rate and equip students to successfully move on to college or enter the workforce.
GEAR UP Alabama Kicks Off in Selma and Dallas County Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new program underway in Selma and Dallas County is designed to raise the high school graduation rate and equip students to successfully move on to college or enter the workforce.
Lowndes Co. Budget Includes Payraise for County Workers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Lowndes County Commission approves a nine million dollar budget for the county that includes an across the board raise for county workers.
