Selma-Dallas Co. Gearing Up for Annual Fall Tourism Season
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma and Dallas County is gearing up for the area's annual fall tourism season.
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
Budget Shortfall Leads to Paycuts for County Workers in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- County workers in Perry County will be seeing less in their pay checks -- and more time at home.
Teen Victim in Baby Scheme Rape Case Mentally Challenged
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More information in the case about a Dallas County couple who police say raped a teen aged girl to try and get her pregnant so they could keep the baby for themselves.
Suspect Charged in Deadly Home Invasion in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County say a man is behind bars -- after a home invasion turns deadly.
Canoe Trip to Cure Diabetes Paddles Through Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A duo on a thousand mile canoe trip paddled their way through Demopolis on their way to gulf in Mobile.
Selma Man Behind Bars After Shooting Mother’s Boyfriend
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars on an assault charge -- after a shooting Monday night in Selma.
River People React to Record Breaking Gator
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A team of alligator hunters bag a 15 foot gator -- weighing more than a thousand pounds over the weekend -- and it took them ten hours to reel it in.
Demopolis Police Using License Plate Reader Technology
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Demopolis Police Department has a new crime fighting tool patrolling the streets of the city.
Bow Wow Bail Out Event in Selma Benefits Wannabe Rescued, Inc.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A public-private partnership in Selma is on a mission to save the lives of countless animals -- by helping to provide them with permanent homes.
Former JC Penney Location in Selma Mall Remains Empty
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The JC Penney store in Selma shut down about three months ago -- and the store's old location in the Selma Mall remains empty.
