Area Leaders Work to Keep JC Penney Open in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Leaders from the Selma and Dallas County area are trying to keep the doors open at the JC Penney store in 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
Land Giveaway Sparks Protest and Arrest at Selma City Council Meeting
From the West Alabama newsroom-- A Selma woman is arrested after a group of protestors disrupt the city council meeting Tuesday night in Selma.
Selma Murder Suspects Make First Appearance in Court
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Two Selma men suspected of capital murder make a first appearance in court Monday.
Demopolis Hospital to Close Labor and Delivery Department
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Baby deliveries could soon be a thing of the past at the only hospital in the city of Demopolis.
Golden Dragon Copper Plant Opening Delayed Until March
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Construction of the $100 million dollar Golden Dragon plant in Wilcox County continues to make progress -- but the opening has been delayed until March.
Body Found in River Identified As Missing Demopolis Woman
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The body found in the Tombigbee River in Demopolis earlier this week -- has been identified as that of a woman who went missing there about a week earlier.
Marion Murder Victim’s Family Still Waiting for Justice A Year Later
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The family of a man murdered just over a year ago in Marion is still looking for answers concerning his death and asking for help from the community.
Search for Missing Demopolis Woman Continues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The search for a missing woman continues in Demopolis.
Selma Teens Face Capital Murder and Robbery Charges
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma teenagers charged with capital murder and robbery -- make their first appearance in court Monday.
House Fire Leaves Selma Family Homeless for Christmas
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A house fire has left a Selma family struggling to put their life back in order during the Christmas holidays.
