School is back in session for students in Perry Co. Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in Perry County -- went back to school Monday -- and officials say despite some significant changes from last school year -- the new year got off…
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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Hyundai donates school supplies & uniforms to Selma City Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama donates more than $12,000 dollars -- to help Selma City School students prepare for the upcoming school year. HMMA and its team members purchased new…
Voting Rights Act 60th Anniversary Celebration set for Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Leaders of organizations from around the state gathered in Selma to announce an upcoming event to celebrate the signing of the Voting Rights Act. The "Fight for the…
Block party set to celebrate revitalization of Selma neighborhood
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A community block party this weekend in Selma celebrates the revitalization of a city block -- devastated by a tornado in 2023. The Saturday afternoon event highlights the…
New information comes to light in 2017 Demopolis cold case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New information has come to light in an unsolved 2017 Demopolis murder case -- that could help investigators solve the case. Police found Shannon Steele shot to death…
Ellwood Christian Academy at Meadowview Campus prepares to open
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two old private Christian schools in Selma -- will become one new Christian private school -- when the new school year starts up next month. Meadowview Christian School…
Non-profit hosts back pack giveaway Saturday in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Birmingham non-profit is throwing a back-to-school block-party in downtown Selma -- for the children of the Black Belt. Executive Director Lane Harper says the Power of Life…
New owner working to upgrade Valley Grande golf course
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The new owner of a public golf course in Dallas County -- is working to transform the course into a destination spot for golfers. Ocmulgee Golf Course was…
DA Robert Turner, Jr. updates Bibb Co. child sex abuse case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An investigation into a child sex abuse case involving minor children -- continues in Bibb County tonight. Bibb County is one of five Alabama counties included in Fourth…
South African septic system technology brought to Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in rural Lowndes County could soon have a new option available to them -- to deal with ongoing wastewater and sewage issues. Officials with the Black Belt Unincorporated…
