Teachers March of 1965 Reenacted in Selma
From West Alabama Newsroom-- Some people in Selma took to the street Thursday afternoon -- to commemorate the role teachers played in the Selma Voting Rights Movement.
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
People in Selma Excited About Presidential Visit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 50th anniversary celebration of the Selma Voting Rights Movement promises to be the biggest ever -- especially now that President Barack Obama has announced plans to attend.
New Era at Perry County Sheriff’s Office
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new sheriff in Perry County for the first time in more than three and a half decades.
Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrated in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People from all over the country were in Selma celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in several different ways.
Search for New School Superintendent Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The search for a new superintendent of the Selma City School district is underway by the Alabama Association of School Boards.
‘Selma’ Movie Sparks A Spike in Tourism in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 'Selma' movie made its big debut in theaters nationwide this weekend coming in at the number two spot --and now that its showing all over the country -- the movie is already having an impact on tourism.
Edmundite Missions Opens Warming Center in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Catholic charity in Selma known for feeding the hungry is now providing a warm place for people in the community who need to get out the cold.
Selma Community Excited About ‘Selma’ Movie Opening
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a sense of excitement in the air in Selma about the opening of the 'Selma' movie -- and the opportunity residents have to see it for free.
Coroner: Cold Weather a Factor in Missing Uniontown Man’s Death
Perry County officials say cold weather is partly to blame for the death of a missing Uniontown man.
Show Times Set for Free Screenings of ‘Selma’ Movie in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is making final preparations to host free screenings of the movie 'Selma' and residents have high expectations about the movie.
