Selma set to host Levitt AMP Selma summer concert series
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Levitt AMP Selma music series -- kicks off in about a week and organizers are making final preparations for the event. City crews are working to finish up…
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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Grant puts new roofs on 40 houses in East Selma community
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Forty homes in Selma are getting brand new roofs put on them -- to make them safer -- and more wind resistant -- during severe weather. All of the…
Selma City Council appoints new interim fire chief
From the West Newsroom-- A new interim fire chief is appointed to head up the Selma Fire Department. The Selma City Council voted 5 to 4 to replace the interim fire chief chosen by…
Vaughan Kidney Care provides advanced dialysis care in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new state-of-the-art dialysis center is now up and running in Selma. Vaughan Kidney Care features an experienced staff -- and the latest technology in renal care. The dialysis…
Selma Police Department gets new officers and patrol vehicles
The city of Selma has added new police officers and patrol vehicles to the police force. Mayor James Perkins, Jr. made the announcement Tuesday afternoon during a press conference at Bloch Park. Perkins says…
Fallen heroes honored at Memorial Day ceremony in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The cost of freedom was remembered during the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday in Selma. Memorial Day is a day of gratitude. It's observed in remembrance of the soldiers…
Lupus Awareness Month event held at Selma City Hall
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- May is Lupus Awareness Month -- and a rally was held at Selma City Hall to try and raise awareness about the disease -- and funds to fight against…
Man crashes pickup through the front of Pine Hill Mission
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Pine Hill man crashes his truck through the front of a local food bank -- causing thousands of dollars in damage. Pine Hill Mission -- helps provide food…
Selma non-profit raising funds for new domestic violence shelter
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit organization that helps battered woman escape abusive relationships -- needs help from the community to continue its work. SABRA Sanctuary is an emergency temporary shelter --…
Pilot walks away from plane crash in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of a plane crash that happened over the weekend in Selma. The plane made an emergency landing Saturday night in a…
