Dallas Co. Man Charged with Murder of His Younger Brother
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is behind bars charged in the shooting death of his younger brother.
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
Preparations for 50th Anniversary of Selma to Montgomery March Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March is months away -- and officials in Selma are already working to get ready for the big event.
Selma Family Working to Build Non-Profit Christian Radio Station
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A family in Selma is working on a project to send out positive vibes -- and the good news of the gospel all over the community.
Perry Co. Voters Get Ready to Elect a New Sheriff
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Voters in Perry County get ready to elect a new sheriff for the first time in nearly 40 years.
New Battle of Selma Historical Markers Unveiled in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The first in a new series of historical markers in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Selma -- is unveiled Wednesday morning in Selma.
Wilcox Co. Residents Blame County Commission for Water Woes
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Water outages and other issues are starting to spring up in Wilcox County -- and it has residents upset.
Marengo Co. Voters Get Set to Head Back to the Polls to Choose a Sheriff
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Primary runoff elections are about a week away -- and voters in Marengo County get set to head back to the polls to chose the man they want to be sheriff for the next for years.
New Management in Place at Historic St. James Hotel in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The historic St. James Hotel in downtown Selma -- is now under new management.
Perry Co. Program Helps Low-Income Families Become Homeowners
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A program in Perry County is making the American Dream of home ownership -- a reality for a group of low income families.
‘Selma’ Movie Crews Gone — Selma Residents Share Their Experiences
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Downtown Selma is getting back to normal after about a week of Hollywood movie crews filming scenes for the movie 'Selma' in the city.
