Future of Historic St. James Hotel in Hands of Selma City Council
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The future of the historic St. James Hotel in downtown Selma could be decided by Selma city leaders in the coming weeks.
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
A Goat is on the Lam from Authorities in Pine Hill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in the town of Pine Hill are on the lookout for a goat. That's right, a goat.
Marengo Co. Officials Launch New Technology to Help Residents
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Marengo County officials are launching new technology to provide a convenient option for residents to take care of routine business with the county.
Dallas Co. Program Helping to Transform the Lives of Troubled Youths
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A program in Dallas County is transforming the lives -- by helping troubled young adults -- help themselves.
Voting Rights Icon Amelia Boynton Robinson Remembered in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma are mourning the loss -- and celebrating the life -- of voting rights icon -- Amelia Boynton Robinson.
Selma City Councilman Calls Out Negligent Property Owners
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma city councilman is calling out the owners with unkept property in his ward.
Fire Caused by Lightning Strike Destroys Marengo Co. Church
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A small Marengo County church congregation will have to find a new place to worship on Sundays after their church building is destroyed by fire.
Job Fair in Wilcox Co. Draws Hundreds of Job Seekers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- With unemployment numbers still high in some parts of the state -- the opportunity to find work drew hundreds of job-seekers to a job fair in Wilcox County.
WCCS Hosts Lecture Commemorating 50th Voting Rights Anniversary
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights movement continues on in Selma.
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.
