Gubernatorial Candidate Parker Griffith Campaigns in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Parker Griffith makes a campaign stop 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
Selma City Leaders Consider Multi-Million Dollar Infrastructure Project
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city leaders are considering a multi-million dollar infrastructure project that would help address some of the worst of the city's on-going sewer problems.
Central Alabama Fair to Conduct Food Drive for Selma Charity
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 58th annual Central Alabama Fair is set to get underway in just over two weeks -- and organizers say they've made changes to one of the most popular days -- and made it even better.
More Tasers on the Way for Selma Police Officers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council votes to buy more stun-guns for officers with the Selma Police Department.
Budget Passes Includes Pay Raise for County Workers in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Commission has passed a $22.5 million dollar budget for fiscal year 2015.
Seven Year Old Gets Caught in Shootout and Killed in Greensboro
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Greensboro family continues to try to cope with tragedy after a seven year old family member is shot and killed Saturday night -- after getting caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two men.
Uniontown Residents File Complaint About Stinky Cheese Plant
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The foul odor from a cheese plant in Uniontown has residents crying out to the state for help.
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.
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.
