Edmundite Missions hosts 6th Annual Toy Giveaway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Edmundite Missions hosts its 6th Annual Toy Giveaway in Selma on Saturday. Thousands of toys -- gift cards -- and free lunches will be given away to kids --…
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
Deputies raid illegal gambling site in Dallas Co. community
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office raids an illegal gambling site located at a house in a rural community. The illegal gaming operation was located inside a storage shed on a residential property. Deputies seized over…
Annual Holiday House in Selma underway this week
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 46th Annual Holiday House is in full swing this week in Selma. Holiday House is held each year during the first two full weeks of December. It's an…
Dallas Co. Sheriff offers Christmas shopper safety tips
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Law enforcement officials are warning people to stay alert when they're out shopping during the Christmas holiday season. Christmas may be the Season of Giving -- but it's also…
Marion Military Institute expands its First Responder Program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A program at Marion Military Institute is providing specialized training to make emergency first responder -- a career-ready option for cadets. The First Responder Program at Marion Military Institute…
Suspect in Southside homecoming shooting behind bars
From West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- charged with murder. Thirty-one year old Devin Walker is accused of shooting 32 year old Devante Hall back in October -- at…
Pine Hill Mission provides free Christmas gifts for families
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County non-profit hosted a Christmas shopping event today in Pine Hill -- to help dozens of families have a very Merry Christmas. The Family Christmas Sponsorship at…
City of Selma prepares for annual Christmas parade & celebration
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is preparing for a big weekend of fun and festivities to celebrate the Christmas holiday season. Lights and decorations are going up all around the Riverfront Park downtown. It's all in…
Dallas Co. School District will soon need a new superintendent
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County Schools Superintendent Anthony Sampson has asked the school board not to renew his contract at the end of the school year. Sampson informed the school board that…
Jack’s restaurant celebrates grand reopening in Selma community
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Selma welcomed a popular fast-food option back to the city. Jack's restaurant held a grand re-opening Monday at its Dallas Avenue location. The restaurant was torn down…
