Selma school superintendent announces sudden retirement
From the West Alabama News-- The superintendent of Selma City Schools suddenly announces his retirement -- just as the new school year is set to start. Dr. Zickeyous Byrd is set to retire at…
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. Schools one week away from new school year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Public School District is making its final preparations leading up to the kick off of a new school year. The first day of school for students…
Selma residents want an end to sporadic garbage pickup
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma has had an ongoing problem with garbage pick-up -- and residents are getting fed up with the situation -- and they want city leaders to…
Downtown facade enhancement grants available in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Downtown revitalization continues to be a major focus in the city of Selma. Now there's a grant available -- to give some downtown businesses -- a face-lift. The Selma Redevelopment Authority is offering facade enhancement…
Sewell hosts radar and recovery roundtable to discuss radar gap
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted a radar and recovery roundtable in Hale County. Sewell brought together several agencies to discuss efforts to provide better weather coverage to the area. According…
Selma Housing Authority hosts baseball summer camp
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Housing Authority teamed up with the Selma Parks and Recreation Department -- to host a baseball summer camp for area children. About two dozen up and coming baseball…
Patrons claim Selma Bingo refuses to pay them after wins
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More controversy is brewing about the electronic gaming machines and businesses operating in Selma. Now two Selma women say a bingo hall is refusing to pay them after winning.…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee preparation already underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Plans to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Selma to Montgomery march -- are already underway in Selma. Even though the Bridge Crossing Jubilee isn't until…
Dallas Co. Sheriff warns residents to beware of scammers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Scammers are targeting people in the Dallas County area -- and the sheriff's department is trying to prevent people from being duped out of their money. Sheriff Mike Granthum…
Selma teen facing capital murder in fatal shooting of Perry Co. teen
A Dallas County teen is behind bars, charged with capital murder.
