Lupus Awareness Month event held at Selma City Hall
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- May is Lupus Awareness Month -- and a rally was held at Selma City Hall to try and raise awareness about the disease -- and funds to fight against…
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
Man crashes pickup through the front of Pine Hill Mission
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Pine Hill man crashes his truck through the front of a local food bank -- causing thousands of dollars in damage. Pine Hill Mission -- helps provide food…
Selma non-profit raising funds for new domestic violence shelter
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit organization that helps battered woman escape abusive relationships -- needs help from the community to continue its work. SABRA Sanctuary is an emergency temporary shelter --…
Pilot walks away from plane crash in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of a plane crash that happened over the weekend in Selma. The plane made an emergency landing Saturday night in a…
Wilcox Co. juvenile arrested and charged with murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A seventeen year old juvenile is charged with murder -- following a shooting in Wilcox County. Authorities say 21 year old Jashawn Dickerson was found shot to death Thursday…
Selma man shot and killed in Valley Grande
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Dallas County -- following a shooting early Monday morning in Valley Grande. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the shooting happened after midnight at a…
Perry Co. Sheriff warns residents about phone scammers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County Sheriff is warning people in the county to beware of phone scammers who are targeting the area. Sheriff Billy Jones says the scammers are calling people…
Selma murder & assault suspect turns herself in to police
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman wanted for murder and assault -- is now in police custody -- waiting to go before a judge. Interim Chief Natasha Fowlkes says 29-year-old Taylor Thomas…
Governor signs legislation for new state healthcare high school
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Kay Ivey signs legislation creating the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis. With the stroke of a pen, Governor Kay Ivey took an idea years in the…
Selma man killed in weekend shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's third homicide of the year following a weekend shooting. Interim Chief Natasha Fowlkes -- says 57 year old Kevin Wade Shark -- was…
