Big names and big crowds attend annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee
Big names and big crowds attend annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee
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
Friday rains impact outdoor events at Bridge Crossing Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Friday's weather had significant impact at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. Steady rainfall in the Queen City for much of the day -- caused some Jubilee events…
Vice President Harris, U.S. Attorney General to attend Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee Sunday in Selma
"We're just so proud that the Vice President will be here. We're so proud that the Attorney General will be here," said Bridge Crossing Jubilee co-founder Hank Sanders.
Demopolis hospital training some of the country’s future doctors
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shadowing program at Whitfield Regional Medical Center in Demopolis -- is using small-town rural healthcare -- to train some of the country's future doctors. The Whit Shadowing Program…
Congresswoman Sewell presents $750,000 check to Selma University
Preserving civil rights history was at the center of a check presentation ceremony at Selma University.
Pre-Jubilee non-violence training event underway in Selma
The official kick-off for the 59th Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is three days away -- but one part of the event has already started.
Maxwell AFB celebrates 20th anniversary of Starbase Maxwell
A U.S. Department of Defense youth outreach program -- provides STEM opportunities for 5th grade students throughout the River Region. Starbase Maxwell held an open house Friday to celebrate the program's 20th anniversary. The Starbase…
Selma city councilman arrested and charged with domestic violence
A Selma city official now finds himself on the wrong side of the law -- facing charges of domestic violence.
Selma mother says Selma High School teacher slapped her son
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman takes to social media -- to seek justice a son she says was physically assaulted by one of his teachers at Selma High School. Gabriel Brown…
Dallas Co. deputies arrest burglary and attempted rape suspect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is behind bars facing multiple charges -- including burglary -- and attempted rape. Sheriff Mike Granthum say 25 year old Kelvante Spicer -- is accused…
