Authorities Bust Up Illegal Moonshine Operation in Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Lowndes County Sheriff and the ABC Board bust up an illegal moonshine operation in rural Lowndes County.
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
Two Dead After Attempted Robbery in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two people are dead after a double shooting during an attempted robbery Tuesday night in Selma.
USDA Grant Expands Healthcare on Wheels in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Tombigbee Healthcare Authority in Demopolis gets a $900,000 dollar grant to help make healthcare more accessible to people who live in rural communities.
New Era Building in Demopolis to House Work Force Development Programs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two workforce development projects breathe new life into the old New Era cap company building in Demopolis.
ABI Investigates Fatal Shooting Involving a Selma Police Officer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma police officer is involved in a fatal shooting in Selma.
Rash of Burglaries Under Investigation in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a rash of burglaries at homes all around the county over the past few weeks.
Selma School Board Moves Forward with Corrective Action Plan
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City School Board is moving forward with a corrective action plan to address the findings of a recent state investigation that found sexual and academic misconduct in the school system.
Selma-Dallas Co. Residents Urged to Shop Local During the Holidays
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma are being urged to invest into their community by shopping locally as much as possible this holiday season.
Selma Activist Arrested as City Council Approves Lawsuit Settlement
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A settlement is reached in the lawsuit over a construction project at a confederate memorial site in Selma.
Dallas Co. Murder Suspect Turns Himself In to Authorities
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man wanted for capital murder in a Sunday shooting is now in police custody.
