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…
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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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…
Selma Area Food Bank celebrates its 30th anniversary
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit celebrates three decades of helping to provide food to needy families in four of the state's most impoverished counties. The Selma Area Food Bank has been…
Two drive-by shooting suspects arrested in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two suspects are arrested in a drive-by shooting that injured a Dallas County woman -- and her five year child. Investigators arrested 27 year old Izell Nathan of Selma…
Grow Marengo program connects students to agricultural roots
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in Marengo County -- are engaging in a hands-on learning activity -- to learn where the vegetables we eat come from. Grow Marengo -- teaches students the complete…
Selma Police investigate fatal shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the murder of a Selma woman -- who was shot to death Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened on the 1500 block of Tremont Street. Lt. Ray Blacks says 32 year old…
New high tech Apple computer lab coming to Perry Co. Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new state of the art Apple Computer Lab is coming to students in the Perry County School School District. School officials say the new high-tech computer lab…
