Selma police investigators search for missing man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police need your help -- to find a missing man. Detective Beauty Benjamin says 63 year old Eddie James Jones was last seen in Selma -- near Church…
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.
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Orrville councilman wins Dallas Co. Commission seat
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County voters turned out in numbers yesterday -- and elected a new county commissioner. Orrville town-councilman William Lumpkin was elected to represent the people in the county's fourth-district.…
SAVING SELMA: Tornado recovery efforts continue
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is still picking up the pieces -- after the devastating tornado that ripped through the city nearly two years ago. The long road to recovery…
Selma and Dallas County gear up for Election Day
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- With the general election now less than a week away -- folks in the Selma-Dallas County area -- are gearing up for a big day. Organizations like Foot Soldiers…
Woman charged in school shooting incident in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County woman is facing charges -- after a shooting incident involving a child -- at an elementary school in Pine Hill. The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon at…
Foot Soldiers Park opens administrative offices in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit committed to the preservation of voting rights history -- continues to expand its presence in the Queen City. The goal of Foot Soldiers Park is to…
Man dead after shooting at Southside HS homecoming tailgate
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Dallas County -- after a man is shot Friday night at Southside High School. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the shooting happened at around…
Testimony continues in William Chase Johnson trial
The trial resumes Thursday at 9 a.m.Â
Selma City Schools implements chronic absenteeism initiative
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Chronic Absenteeism is a major issue in school districts all around the country. Selma City Schools has implemented a year-long initiative to try and mitigate the problem. The new…
Lowndes Co. Sheriff pleads not guilty in Hayneville Municipal Court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A dispute between the Lowndes County Sheriff and the county commission -- goes before a judge in Hayneville Municipal Court. Sheriff Chris West is facing charges of Harassment…
