Montgomery Couple on Amazing Journey Stops Over in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Montgomery couple is cruising up the Alabama River on the last leg of an amazing eight month -- three thousand mile journey.
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
Demopolis Preparing for Christmas on the River 2013
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis is getting ready to host its biggest annual tourist attraction of the year.
Wilcox County Couple Plead for Answers in Son’s Death
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's been more than six months since the body of a missing Wilcox County man was found in the Alabama River -- and his family is still waiting for answers.
Selma Double Murder Suspects Make First Appearance in Court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The suspects in a double murder in Selma make a first appearance in front of a Dallas County judge Monday for a bond hearing.
Fate of Selma’s Only Movie Theater in Question
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Going to the movies could soon get a lot more expensive for people in Selma because the city may be on the verge of losing its only movie theater.
Civil Rights Heroine Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Dies
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Family and friends are mourning the loss of a civil rights leader who opened her home to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others to plan the Selma to Montgomery March.
Selma Couple Deals with Excessive Water Bill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Imagine opening your monthly water bill and instead of the usual $35 dollar water bill -- you get one for more than $500 dollars. What do you do?
Selma Police Try to Catch a Jewel Thief
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are trying to catch a jewel thief -- after a smash and grab break-in at a downtown jewelry store.
Alabama Supreme Court Covenes at Judson College in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Perry County get a rare opportunity to witness the Alabama Supreme Court at work during a special session of the court in Marion.
Woman Convicted in 2009 Stabbing Death in Selma Gets Ten Year Sentence
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman convicted of manslaughter in the 2009 stabbing death of her then boyfriend -- gets a ten year sentence Tuesday in Selma.
