Students Head Back to School in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It was the first day of school for students in the Selma and Dallas area Monday. Selma City School officials spent the day greeting…
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
Perry Co. Officials: IT Problems Cause Payroll Delay
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Perry County officials say a technical issue caused them to fail to make payroll on time. County workers were supposed to get paid on Thursday but weren't paid until Friday afternoon. Administrators say they were…
Selma Woman Survives Multiple Bites From Poisonous Snake
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is glad to be alive -- after being bitten several times by a poisonous snake. Arabella Sheehan of Selma is counting her…
Roland Cooper State Park in Camden Set to Reopen
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A state park in Camden is set to reopen to the public this fall -- after being closed for nearly a year. Roland Cooper State Park…
Hundreds Attend Annual Slice of Hope Back to School Bash in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds students turned out for the Edmundite Missions 4th Annual Slice-of-Hope Back-to-School Bash. Free school supplies and pizza were given out at the event. Organizers say…
Fundraiser Underway for Wilcox Co. Families without Running Water
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman teams up with a Selma business to collect water for families living without water in Wilcox County. Stephanie Walters and the folks at…
Selma City School District to Host Back to School Bash
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is gearing up to welcome students back to school in just over a week. The school district is hosting a big back to school bash Saturday morning at Selma High School. Superintendent…
Alabama Department of Corrections Adds New Officers in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Department of Corrections continues to increase the number of new officers but prison overcrowding remains a huge concern. The DOC added two dozen new corrections officers its ranks this morning in Selma. Graduates…
Selma Mayoral Candidates to Face Off in Political Forum
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Five candidates are running to be mayor of the city of Selma -- and residents will have the opportunity to see and hear them all --…
Clean Up Efforts Underway after Train Derailment in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Clean up efforts are underway in Wilcox County after a train derails in the Kimbrough community. Officials at Norfolk Southern say seven empty cars derailed at about 9:30 last night. They say the rail cars…
