Guns & drugs seized during raid at a house in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is a little safer tonight -- after an anonymous tip helps the Dallas County Sheriff's Office take several illegal firearms off the street. Three…
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 Mayor Johnny Moss, III plans to reorganize city government
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big changes could soon be on the way to city government in Selma in the coming weeks. Mayor Johnny Moss says he's spent the time since taking office…
Selma Police make an arrest in a Saturday night shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is hurt and another is behind bars following a Saturday night shooting in Selma. Lt. Nathan Gibson says officers found 41 year old Michael Elmore sitting…
Lowndes Co. Sheriff’s Office arrests man on multiple sex charges
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office arrests a man on multiple sex charges. Lt. Tony Green says 40 year old Kyle John Argyle is charged with two counts of…
Selma landscapers beat the heat with water and frequent breaks
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The state of Alabama is caught in the grip of a dangerous heatwave. Many people are staying inside under the air conditioning to stay safe, but some people make their living working outdoors. The Dog…
Selma-Dallas Co. community unites for Back to School Bash
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The start of the new school year is now less than two weeks away and the Selma-Dallas County community is rallying together to make sure area students are…
Joint investigation leads to speedy arrest in Selma homicide
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police and the State Bureau of Investigation make an arrest in Selma's latest homicide. Interim Selma Police Chief Michael Perry announced the arrest in front of police…
Selma Police investigate city’s 9th homicide of the year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A homicide investigation is underway in Selma -- after a man is shot and killed in the city -- early Sunday morning. Interim Selma Chief Michael Perry says…
Old wooden bridge raising safety concerns in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The condition of an old bridge in Wilcox County -- has the residents who have to use it everyday -- scared for their safety. The old wooden bridge…
Dallas Co. man jailed following burglary investigation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is arrested on more than a half-dozen criminal charges -- following a burglary investigation in the Burnsville community. Sheriff Mike Granthum says an uptick in…
