Demopolis Police Host Youth Leadership Academy
Many children across the state are enjoying summer vacation but some are continuing to learn outside of the classroom. More than a dozen kids in Demopolis are getting a lesson in leadership and…
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 Youth Group Project Helps Seniors Beat the Heat
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A youth project in Selma is helping some of the city's elderly residents beat the heat this summer. Scorching temperatures can make for a miserable summer…
Riverfront Development Project Set to Get Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The next phase of riverfront development is set to get underway in Selma in the coming weeks. Mayor George Evans says during phase one of the project…
RIF Summer Reading Series Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A reading program underway in Selma is putting books in the hands of children to encourage them to read this summer and teach them that Reading…
Sit-in Protest Over Gun Control Linked to Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two members of Congress at the forefront of the sit-in protest over gun control have strong ties to Selma and the Voting Rights…
Old Depot Museum Hosts Rail Safety Event in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- June is Rail Safety Awareness Month and Alabama Operation Lifesaver and the Alabama Department of Transportation are criss-crossing the state holding events to spread the word. The…
Love Triangle Ends in Deadly Shooting in Perry County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One Perry County man is dead and another is behind bars after a shooting near the town of Marion. Sheriff Billy Jones says 40 year old Tony…
Demopolis Teen Charged in Father’s Shooting Death
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Demopolis juvenile has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of his father. Police say they found 40 year old Joseph Goodwin with…
Father of Selma Murder Victim Speaks Out About His Family’s Loss
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The father of the Lowndesboro man who was shot and killed in Selma earlier this week is speaking out about the loss his family has suffered. Carvester…
Third Arrest Made in Connection with Selma Murder Case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A third person has been arrested in connection with a Selma murder case and authorities are describing the suspect as the second shooter. Eighteen year old Ladarrius…
