Perry Co. woman speaks out about dangerous county road
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County woman is speaking out about a dangerous road in her community -- that she says is putting people's lives in jeopardy. Cherise Paige of Marion…
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 man charged with kidnapping and assaulting a woman
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is accused of kidnapping and assaulting a woman at a house in Selma. Police arrested 46 year old Woody Lanard Jenkins earlier this week for Kidnapping…
Selma capital murder suspect captured in Montgomery
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Marshals capture a wanted Selma capital murder suspect in Montgomery. Kristopher Deon Stubbs made an initial appearance yesterday in a Dallas County court. Stubbs is charged with the…
Orrville man accused of rape & sexual assault of a minor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man is arrested on sex charges involving a juvenile. Chief deputy John Hatfield says deputies arrested 64-year-old Alphonso Johnson -- early Thursday morning. Johnson is charged with…
Selma attorneys warns people to beware of Black Farmer scams
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma attorneys are warning people to beware of scammers -- offering an opportunity to join a Black Farmers discrimination case. Attorneys at the Chestnut, Sanders and Sanders Law…
Paddlers in 6th Annual Great Alabama 650 race through Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The longest paddle race in the U.S. is currently underway here in Alabama. The Annual Great Alabama 650 -- is a 650-mile non-stop race showcasing Alabama waterways -- using…
Selma murder victim’s sister seeks justice in his death
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is speaking out about a court system that she says is lacking in speed and fairness to the families of murder victims. Five years ago, Virginia…
All Dallas Co. Schools 3rd Graders meet state standards
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Third graders in the Dallas County School district performed exceptionally well on the end of the year assessment test. And school officials aim to continue that success. School officials…
Selma man pleads guilty to charges including attempted murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man gets a 20 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to several charges in a Dallas County courtroom earlier this week. Forty year old Alfred Bell plead…
New book tells story of former Selma mayor George Evans
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County Public Library hosted a book-signing for a new book about the life and leadership of former Selma Mayor George Evans. The book is entitled -- Selma's…
