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.
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
Six Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested in Perry Co. Drug Sweep
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Six suspected drug dealers are off the street after a drug sweep in Perry County.
Six Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested in Perry Co. Drug Sweep
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Six suspected drug dealers are off the street after a drug sweep in Perry County.
WRWYC: Perry Co. Charity Helps Provide Affordable Housing to Low Income Families
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Four families in Marion are moving on up -- and out of sub-standard housing and into brand new homes. And a non-profit organization in Perry County is helping to make it all possible.
WRWYC: Perry Co. Charity Helps Provide Affordable Housing to Low Income Families
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Four families in Marion are moving on up -- and out of sub-standard housing and into brand new homes. And a non-profit organization in Perry County is helping to make it all possible.
Parents Voice Bullying Concerns in Linden
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The concerned parents of two female students at Linden High School say something needs to be done about bullying at the school.
Pregnant Single Mom Loses Everything in Selma House Fire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County woman is trying to pick up the pieces of her life -- after a week filled with a series of unbelievable ups and downs -- including a house fire that's turned her life upside down.
Faith Matters: Gospel Play Puts Christian Faith on Stage
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A ministry in Selma puts on a show -- while delivering a message of faith -- and its all an act. Christian Entertainment Theater takes the christian faith -- and puts it on stage.
The Ashes of Amelia Boynton Robinson Sprinkled in the Alabama River
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The ashes of voting rights icon Amelia Boynton-Robinson were sprinkled into the Alabama River at a home-going celebration held in her honor Tuesday afternoon in Selma.
New Developments Concerning Lost and Wayward Goat in Pine Hill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There are new developments in the story of a lost and wayward goat seen roaming around the town of Pine Hill for the last few weeks.
