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.
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
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…
High school brawl leads to several arrests in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman and several juveniles have been arrested in Dallas County -- following a big brawl at a local high school. "We have a volatile situation that…
School choice support rally at the State House stirs up opposition
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The controversy over school choice may be heating up. Proponents of school choice rallied at the State House earlier this week -- to urge lawmakers to pass a school…
Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma only two weeks away
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The largest annual civil rights gathering in the country is just about two weeks away. The Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma kicks off on February 29th. And this year…
Governor pushes legislature for healthcare high school in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Kay Ivey calls on lawmakers to approve funding for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis. Ivey told legislators that the healthcare high school project was one…
Florist prepares for Valentine’s Day rush in Selma and Camden
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Valentine's Day is this week -- and florists all over have already put in long hours of work to make sure your bouquet of roses -- gets to your…
