Annual Holiday House Underway in Downtown Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Holiday House arts and crafts gift sale is underway in downtown Selma.
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
Standoff Leads to Drug Arrest in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man barricades himself in his house after authorities execute a warrant at his residence during a drug sweep.
Faith Matters: Christmas Season of Faith
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Christmas presents and Christmas parties are great ways to spread Christmas cheer -- but a couple of church pastors in Selma say knowing the reason for the season is the only way to spread Christmas joy.
Shop Local Success on Small Business Saturday in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The holiday shopping season is in full swing -- and people in Selma are re-investing in their community by shopping at locally owned small businesses.
Effort to Expand Selma Interpretive Center Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma continues to make progress towards plans to expand and improve the Selma Interpretive Center.
Selma Man Hit and Killed by a Train
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A pedestrian is hit by a train and killed in Selma.
Dallas Co. Leaders Urge Residents Shop Small, Shop Local First
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- As the holiday season kicks into high gear many community leaders in Dallas County have a message to residents as they cross items off their shopping list.
Marengo Academy in Linden Reaches State Championship Game
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Marengo Academy football team is trying to win back to back state championships -- but they'll have to beat the defending champ to do it.
Marion Mayor Assaulted, Alleged Attacker Arrested
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marion man is facing an assault charge after he's arrested for allegedly attacking Marion Mayor Tony Long.
Demopolis community gearing up for Christmas on the River 2014
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Christmas on the River in Demopolis is a little more than two weeks away and the community is hard at work putting the final pieces in place for their annual holiday tradition.
