Demopolis Hospital Set to Close Labor and Delivery Unit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The labor and delivery department at Bryan Whitfield Hospital in Demopolis is set to close at the end of the month.
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 Underway for Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma is just a couple of weeks away -- and organizers are putting the finishing touches on preparations for the city's biggest tourist event of the year.
Selma Police Now Equipped With Tasers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Police officers in Selma are now patrolling city streets equipped with new stun guns.
Selma Residents React to State Take Over of City Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The State Board of Education decision to takeover Selma City Schools has been met with mixed emotions by people in Selma.
State Intervenes in Selma City Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The state board of education votes to intervene in Selma City Schools.
Selma Leaders Eye Entertainment District
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- City leaders in Selma are exploring the possibility of creating an entertainment district in the city.
Attempted Murder Suspect Now in Custody in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman wanted for attempted murder turns herself in to police.
Selma Man Shot, Ex-Girlfriend Sought by Police
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is fighting for his life after a Friday morning shooting in Selma.
Selma City Schools Facing Possible State Intervention
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The State Board of Education could vote to intervene in the Selma City School System at its next meeting.
New ASU President KIcks Off Founders Week Celebration in Marion
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Alabama State President Gwendolyn Boyd spent part of her second day on the job in Marion at the place where the university got its start.
