Disabled veteran in Marion unable to get city water connection
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A disabled Army veteran in Marion -- says he's been waiting for over a year to get city water at his house -- along with three other families. David…
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
City council looking to bring city-wide camera system to Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma continues to look into bringing a city-wide camera system to the city. Three companies demonstrated the capabilities of their camera systems to a special committee…
New state laws target retail thieves and gang-related crimes
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New state laws are now in effect that could mean stiffer sentences -- for people convicted of retail theft -- and gang-related crimes. Dallas County District Attorney Robert Turner,…
Thousands of dollars donated to help two Selma area fire victims
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in the Selma-Dallas County community have rallied around two families -- who recently lost everything they own -- when their homes were destroyed in separate house fires. The…
Actor Danny Glover attends Unity Day celebration in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- In 1963, students at RB Hudson High School in Selma -- launched a non-violent march and a demonstration in response to the 16th Street Church bombing. The 60th anniversary…
More corrections officers added to help improve state prisons
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The effort to address overcrowding -- and severe staff shortages -- in the state's prison system continues to move forward. The Alabama Department of Corrections has added 60 new…
Crews packing up historic house in Selma for move to Detroit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The historic Jackson House in Selma is being dismantled -- and packed up -- for an 800-plus mile move to Detroit. It will become a part of Greenfield Village…
Fire destroys home of a deaf Selma woman and her family
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A deaf mother of eight -- now has nothing and nowhere to go -- after a fire completely destroys her home. The fire left three adults -- and 10…
Dallas Co. woman and 5 year old son hurt in drive-by shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are investigating a drive-by shooting that left a mother and her five year child hurt. Sheriff Mike Granthum says suspects have been identified in the…
Mask mandate implemented at county buildings in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County officials have instituted a mask-mandate at county buildings that deal with the public. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says the policy was put in place -- because of…
