Selma residents react to icy temperatures and snow flurries
The arctic blast of winter weather has nearly shut-down the city of Selma. City and county government as well as schools were closed today -- due to the threat of snow -- and below…
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
International Paper donates coats & books for Dallas Co. youth
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of Dallas County's biggest employers -- teams-up with one the county's biggest charities -- to make a warm investment in the community. International Paper donated about 120 brand…
Selma City School Board interviews superintendent finalists
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City School Board completes the interview process for the five finalists in its search for a new superintendent. The school board has been conducting public interviews all…
Pre-mass meeting and warrant clinic set for Thursday in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma with outstanding traffic and misdemeanor warrants -- listen up. There's an event Thursday where you can address those warrants -- without fear of going to jail.…
City Blocks Wellness Center focuses on wholistic wellness in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- At the start of each new year -- many people resolve to make lifestyle changes to improve their lives for the better. And a wellness center in Selma --…
No cost healthcare option now available in Wilcox Co. community
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new no cost healthcare option is available for people -- who live in rural areas of the state with limited access to healthcare. An OnMed CareStation -- is…
Selma police arrest a suspect in the city’s 1st murder of 2025
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- charged in the city's first homicide of the new year. Lt. Ray Blanks says 31 year old Jadarius Moore of Selma…
Selma police now using SkyCop camera system to help monitor city
The Selma Police Department now has more eyes watching over the Queen City after recently installing over a dozen new SkyCop cameras.
Five finalists named in Selma City Schools superintendent search
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City School Board is a step closer to finding a new permanent superintendent to lead the school district. The top five finalists from a nationwide superintendent search…
Selma police detectives investigate city’s first murder of 2025
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's first murder of 2025 -- less than a week into the new year. Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded to a shots fired…
