ACTION 8 UPDATE: Selma man reported missing located
36-year-old Maurice Lynch has been located.
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
Dallas Co. deputies bust suspected bootlegger
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Deputies in Dallas County bust a suspected bootlegger -- after executing a search warrant early Wednesday morning. Sheriff Mike Granthum says investigators were able to obtain the warrant…
Early morning fire in Dallas Co. sparks death & fire investigations
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is now underway following a fire early Tuesday morning in Dallas County. Authorities responded to a fire on the 8300 block of County Road 39…
Annual Holiday House underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 47th Annual Holiday House is in full swing this week in Selma. Holiday House kicks off the holiday shopping season in the Queen City each year. The…
Murder victim’s mother raising money for son’s burial expense
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother of a teen recently murdered in Wilcox County -- is trying to raise money to bury her son. Nicole McCall is living through a family tragedy. First…
Selma hotel continues to clean up Thanksgiving sewage backup
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma hotel continues to clean up after an untimely sewage backup that happened at the property on Thanksgiving Day. Officials at the Hampton Inn say the backup…
One on one with new Dallas Co. Schools Superintendent
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The superintendent of Dallas County Schools has been on job now for about two months. Dr. Corey Jones provides an update on how things are going around the…
Uniontown non-profit continues fight against hunger
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Uniontown non-profit continues to distribute food in the community -- in the wake of the recent SNAP crisis. The CHOICE Resource Center in Uniontown hands out tons…
Person of Interest in Perry Co. homicide wanted for questioning
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The ALEA State Bureau of Investigation needs help from the public -- in a homicide investigation underway in Perry County. Investigators identified 32 year old Anastassja "Anya" Cooper…
New Police Chief makes history in the city of Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Marion has a new history making police chief -- to lead its police department. Former Pine Hill Police Chief Nikisha Gailes took over as Marion's…
