Dallas Co. DA aims to move criminal cases forward in 2024
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County Circuit Court held it's first session of 2024. And more than a dozen criminal cases were on the court docket. It was a busy day Monday --…
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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Fiber optics project aims to expand internet service in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Better internet service -- is on the way to the west Alabama area of the Black Belt -- starting in Selma. Fiber-optic technology is expanding the broadband internet services…
Grants awarded to help preserve historic Selma church
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Tabernacle Baptist Church in Selma -- receives two grants to help preserve the church and its rich history. The roof of the church -- including the iconic dome --…
Bloomberg pledges $26 million gift to Demopolis healthcare school
From West Alabama Newsroom-- A multi-million dollar gift -- may have brought the new healthcare high school proposed by Governor Kay Ivey -- a step closer to becoming reality. "The Alabama School of Healthcare…
Selma Police arrest suspect in city’s 1st murder of 2024
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A woman is dead -- and a man is behind bars -- after an argument turns deadly in Selma. It's the first murder in the city of Selma in…
Two major construction projects now underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two major construction projects are underway in Selma. The Selma Interpretive Center -- and Bloch Park -- are both getting major makeovers. Bloch Park suffered significant damage last year…
Wilcox Co. murder suspect makes first court appearance
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is behind bars tonight -- charged in the death of a 21 year old Pine Apple woman. Sheriff Larry Colston says 24 year old Tyrese…
Camden elementary school catches fire AGAIN!
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fire investigation is underway in Camden -- following a fire Thursday morning -- at J.E. Hobbs Elementary School. Fire Chief Warren Bailey says fire and smoke damaged two…
Selma-Dallas Co. braces for overnight severe weather threat
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The threat of a severe weather event -- puts people in Selma on edge -- especially in January. A tornado destroyed about a third of the city -- one…
New shelter for the homeless open in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Homelessness is a growing problem in cities across the country. Now there's a new homeless shelter in Selma -- to try and help address the issue there. Members of…
