Selma murder victim’s sister seeks justice in his death
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is speaking out about a court system that she says is lacking in speed and fairness to the families of murder victims. Five years ago, Virginia…
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
All Dallas Co. Schools 3rd Graders meet state standards
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Third graders in the Dallas County School district performed exceptionally well on the end of the year assessment test. And school officials aim to continue that success. School officials…
Selma man pleads guilty to charges including attempted murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man gets a 20 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to several charges in a Dallas County courtroom earlier this week. Forty year old Alfred Bell plead…
New book tells story of former Selma mayor George Evans
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County Public Library hosted a book-signing for a new book about the life and leadership of former Selma Mayor George Evans. The book is entitled -- Selma's…
Dallas Co. EMA hosts 16th Annual Be Ready Day at Bloch Park
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County EMA held its 16th annual Be Ready Day -- Wednesday morning at Bloch Park in Selma. Be Ready Day provides people with the tools and information they…
Rural Aviation Consortium provides pathway to aviation career
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A partnership between Wallace Community College Selma -- the Craig Field Airport Authority -- and Marion Military Institute -- aims to transform the Black Belt region -- through aviation.…
RB Hudson students reenact historic student-led march
Students at R.B. Hudson STEAM Academy in Selma -- literally walked in the footsteps of some of the unsung heroes of the modern civil rights movement.
Hundreds could soon be without water in Wilcox, Clarke and Monroe counties
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people in Wilcox -- Clarke -- and Monroe counties could soon be without water in their homes. Pine Hill Mayor Koss Green says the town of Pine…
Selma City School Board names interim superintendent
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City School Board has named an interim school superintendent. And the search for a permanent superintendent -- is officially underway. Board President Johnny Moss says Darryl Aikerson…
National Voting Rights Museum in Selma in danger of closing
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The National Voting Rights Museum in Selma -- has been sharing the story of the Selma Voting Rights Movement since 1991. But now the museum is at risk --…
