EXTRA: Help Wanted, Teachers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's an ongoing issue in education that's affecting schools and communities throughout the state. School districts are dealing with an ongoing teacher shortage. Students across the…
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
Selma KFC Gives Away Free Meals to Law Enforcement Officers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Police officers have been making news across the country in recent days. But in Selma, KFC owner Mark Woodson is shining the spotlight on officers in…
Selma Murder Suspect Gets Million Dollar Bond
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The murder suspect who was able to elude authorities for weeks is now behind bars held on a million dollar bond. Authorities say VaDarrious Hall of Selma was captured by U-S Marshals last week in…
Project Lifesaver in Dallas Co. First to Get High Tech Drone
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A special program in Dallas County designed to track people with Alzheimer's if they wander off and get lost -- just got a high tech upgrade.…
Long-time Civil Rights Leader Hosts Non-Violence Training in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Civil rights leaders in Selma are ramping up efforts to train people in the principles of non-violence in the wake of the Dallas shootings. Long-time civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette is hosting a five day…
Changes Could Be Coming to the Way Selma Police Handle Protests
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The deadly shootings of two black men by white police officers in Louisiana and Minnesota have sparked protests all over the country -- and sent shock waves rippling through the law enforcement community nationwide. In…
Historic St. James Hotel in Selma Up For Sale
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New ownership could soon be on the way to the historic St. James Hotel in Selma. The city council recently voted to put the property up…
Cases Move Forward Against Women Who Aided Selma Murder Suspect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The case against two Selma women who helped a wanted murder suspect skip town is moving forward. Jalysa Turner and Kenyatta Wilson are each charged with hindering prosecution first-degree. Police say the women drove Vadarious…
Fourth Fireworks Light Up Night Sky in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Dallas County are celebrating Independence Day in a big way. The city of Selma is hosting a Fourth of July Fireworks and Laser Show at Memorial Stadium. Officials say the event includes laser…
Governor Offers Reward to Help Crack Dallas Co. Cold Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are hoping a five thousand dollar reward from the Governor's Office will help crack a cold case. The investigation into the death…
