Three year old child shot and killed in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- We have heart-breaking news to report coming out of Perry County tonight. A three year old child is shot and killed in Marion -- after coming in contact with…
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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$2.2 billion dollar USDA discrimination initiative underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A $2.2 billion dollar USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program for farmers is currently accepting applications. The initiative is open to anyone who believes they were discriminated against by the…
Fire destroys house leaving Selma family of five homeless
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A family of five in Selma loses everything in a house fire -- and now it's fighting to stay together as a family. Le'Darius and Evonne Thomas were raising…
Orrville woman fatally injured in car crash in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County woman is killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. Trooper Reginal King says 69 year old Lucy Lewis of Orrville was fatally injured when her…
Two teens charged with capital murder in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma teens are arrested and charged with capital murder -- following a shooting at a Selma convenience store. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says the shooting happened at around…
Five people charged with capital murder in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A nineteen year old woman is killed -- and five people are behind bars tonight -- following a shooting in Demopolis. Chief Rex Flowers says 22 year old Robert…
Regional training center set to open at WCCS in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The new $4.7 million dollar West Alabama Regional Training Center is set to open in the coming weeks. It's the state's newest workforce training center. A ribbon-cutting and tour…
Two people dead, two others hurt in two incidents in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two people are dead -- and two others are hurt -- following two separate incidents now under investigation in Dallas County. An early morning car accident call in Dallas…
Auburn Rural Studio builds emergency shelter in Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in the Uniontown area now have a new emergency shelter for people left homeless -- due to house fires -- or natural disasters. Student volunteers with Auburn Rural…
Selma church prepares to celebrate 150th anniversary
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Selma -- is preparing to celebrate a major milestone in it's history. It's members have been serving -- and working in the community…
