Annual Holiday House in Selma wraps up Saturday
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 45th Annual Holiday House in Selma -- provides unique Christmas gift items -- that can't be found anywhere else. Held each year -- during the first two weeks…
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
JE Terry Elementary School in Plantersville will remain open
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Plantersville elementary school will remain open -- after a special-called meeting of the Dallas County School Board -- Tuesday night. Superintendent Anthony Sampson recommended the closure of JE…
Dallas Co. radio station celebrates Golden Anniversary
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A family-owned and operated radio station in Dallas County is celebrating 50 years on the air. "Been doing this for 50 years. My parents started this in 1973 and…
Wilcox Co. man wanted for murder of Monroe Co. woman
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is wanted for murder -- after a woman who was believed to be missing -- is found dead inside her home. Forty-seven year old Michael…
Wilcox Co. man shot to death, wife charged with murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County woman is behind bars tonight. She's accused of fatally shooting her husband. Sheriff Larry Colston says 55 year old Jacqueline Jenkins Mack of Camden is charged…
Selma Housing Authority aims to transform GWC Homes
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Housing Authority announces a federal grant -- to create a plan to improve the quality of life of people who live in public housing. For the next…
Christmas on the River 2023 underway this week in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 52nd annual Christmas-on-the-River -- is underway all this week in the city Demopolis. And organizers are inviting everyone over to the River City -- to enjoy the festivities. Christmas on the River -- is…
Prattville police need your help to bring a killer to justice
Prattville Police are asking for help from the public -- to find and take a killer off the street. Sixteen year old Kylen Smith was shot and killed in Prattville -- back in August.…
Suspect on the run following fatal shooting in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is dead. Another is seriously hurt. And the suspect is on the run from authorities -- following a shooting in Dallas County. The shooting happened Sunday at…
Selma Police search for armed and dangerous murder suspect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are searching for an armed and dangerous suspect -- wanted in the city's 19th murder of the year. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says investigators have identified a…
