Growing River Traffic Sparks Marina Expansion in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new industry is growing on the river in Demopolis – and its generating hundreds of thousands of dollars for the local economy.
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 Hosts 2015 Dixie Majors Baseball State Tournament
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 2015 Dixie Majors State Baseball Championship Tournament is underway in Selma.
Former Alabama State Trooper Convicted in Civil Rights Killing Has Died
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The former state trooper who was convicted of killing a civil rights marcher - whose death helped to spark the voting rights movement, has died.
State of the Art Sports Complex Under Construction at Morgan Academy
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A major construction project is underway at Morgan Academy in Selma this summer.
Effort to Save Ambulance Service Continues in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The effort to find a way to save ambulance service in Perry County continues. And county leaders are working to put the final decision on the matter in the hands of the people.
Dallas County Ranks Among the State’s Most Inactive Counties.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The state of Alabama has the seventh highest percentage of physically inactive people in the country according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control. And Dallas County ranks among the state's most inactive counties.
Dallas Co. Celebrates Fourth of July with Family, Food & Fireworks
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- In Dallas County, the 4th of July holiday centers around family -- and a few other words that begin with the letter F.
Preachers Speaks Out Against SCOTUS Same Sex Marriage Decision
The legalization of same-sex-marriage is not sitting very well with some members of the clergy. Two Baptist ministers held a press conference at the state capitol Friday morning and they say the high court's decision is unconstitutional.
US Corps of Engineers Offer Boating & Water Safety Tips
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A lot of people will be celebrating the upcoming Fourth of July holiday on the water this weekend. And that's why the US Army Corps of Engineers is offering a few safety tips to try and keep people safe.
Youth Leadership Kicks Off at Camp Tukabatchee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police and the Boy Scouts of America are using the great outdoors to shape the leaders of tomorrow.
