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…
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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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…
Selma City Schools breaks ground on new arts magnet school
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools broke ground to begin construction of its new magnet school for the arts. The $17.8 million dollar project -- will transform the School of Discovery into…
Bridge project shuts down a portion of Highway 14 in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County officials want to get the word out -- about an upcoming road closure -- on a busy stretch of highway. Highway 14 between Selma and Burnsville --…
Murder investigation underway after a fatal shooting in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Marion Police are investigating that city's first murder of 2024 -- following a shooting at a convenience store early Thursday morning. Police Chief Tony Bufford says officers responded to…
Capital murder and attempted murder suspects appear in court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A capital murder suspect -- and an attempted murder suspect -- appeared for hearings at the Dallas County Courthouse Annex -- Wednesday in Selma. The case against one suspect…
Governor announces major rural broadband expansion project
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Kay Ivey announced a major broadband expansion project Monday morning -- in her hometown of Camden. The effort to make broadband more accessible in rural communities -- is…
