Students in Dallas Co. Head Back to School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in the Dallas County Schools kicked off a new school year Monday.
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
Dallas County Officials Crack Down on Gang Activity
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A gang crackdown is underway in Dallas County as authorities try to put a stop to a rise in gang activity in the community.
Dallas Co. Schools Ready to Start New School Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Student safety was a top focus of the back to school teacher and support staff institute for Dallas County Schools Thursday in Selma.
Single-vehicle Crash Claims the Life of a Selma Man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is killed in single-vehicle crash in Lowndes County.
U.S. Ag Secretary & Congresswoman Terri Sewell Tour West Alabama
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visits Alabama to announce $4.9 million dollars in new funding for rural development projects across the state.
Delta Regional Authority Announces Investments in Selma and Camden
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Delta Regional Authority Co-Chairman Chris Masingill visits Selma and Camden -- and announces investments the agency is making in each community.
Selma Stores Gear Up for 2015 Back to School Tax Free Holiday
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 2015 Back to School Tax Free Holiday is underway this weekend -- and people in Selma plan to take full advantage of it.
Hundreds Attend 4th Annual Congressional Job Fair in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosts her 4th Annual Congressional Job Fair in Demopolis.
Selma City Schools Faculty & Staff Ready for New School Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Teachers and staff at Selma City Schools are back on the job -- and they're ready to kick-off a new school year with a new superintendent.
US Army Reserve Offering Free Medical Services in West Alabama
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Free medical services are available for people in West Alabama for the next two weeks.
