Selma Police identify suspect wanted in recent murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Chief Kenta Fulford says 44 year old Marico Rodriquez Lee is wanted for the murder of Pollard Moultrie. Moultrie was found shot last week -- on the 100…
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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Uniontown capital murder suspects make first appearance in court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The two suspects in a Uniontown capital murder case -- make a first appearance in court Wednesday morning. Martrell Carlisle and Jayelynn Cole are each charged with two counts…
Selma Police detectives investigate city’s 11th murder of the year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is dead after a shooting Tuesday night near a Selma public housing complex. Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded to reports of a gunshot victim near…
Selma AmeriCorps program rebooted to address housing shortage
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The AmeriCorps program is getting a reboot in the city of Selma to help address the city's ongoing housing shortage. AmeriCorps is a federal program that helps to provide…
Selma Police investigate city’s 10th homicide of the year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's 10th murder of the year following a shooting over the weekend at an apartment complex. Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded…
WCCS hosts Manufacturing Day event at its Demopolis campus
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Wallace Community College Selma hosted a hundreds of high students for Manufacturing Day -- at its technical training center in Demopolis. Students from a dozen area high schools…
Municipal special election looms in town of Fort Deposit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The municipal election is not quite over in one Lowndes County town. Voters in Fort Deposit could be headed back to the polls in January for a special…
City of Selma honors legacy & service of Mayor James Perkins, Jr.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma hosted a Civic Recognition Ceremony today -- honoring the legacy -- leadership -- and service -- of out-going Mayor James Perkins, Jr. Scores of…
Shooting causes high school football game cancellation in Orrville
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that caused officials to cancel a high school football game. Chief Deputy John Hatfield says the Keith High…
Two minor children injured in Camden shooting, teen arrested
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Camden teen is behind bars tonight -- suspected in a shooting that seriously injured two minor children. Sheriff Larry Colston says 17 year old Calvin Higginbottom, Jr. has…
