Wanted Murder Suspect Captured in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man wanted for the 2022 murder of an 18 year old man at a Selma convenience store is behind bars tonight. Twenty-two year old Kendarius Eaton was…
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
Uniontown Couple Engaged in Public Display of Affection
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Look out Guinness Book of World Records -- there's couple in Uniontown that has been engaged in a public display of affection -- for nine straight months. A couple…
Selma School Superintendent Touts Magnet School for the Arts
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools has plans to open a magnet school for the arts -- in the near future. And people around the Queen City are excited about the news.…
Effort to Light Historic Edmund Pettus Bridge Continues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Edmund Pettus Bridge draws tens of thousands of people to Selma each year. And an effort underway to light the historic bridge could bring even more tourists to…
Dandy Dozen Honored in Dallas Co. School System
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey was in Selma Thursday to honor some of the top teachers in the Dallas County School System. The Inaugural Teacher of the…
Demopolis Man Charged with Murder in Death of Linden Man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Demopolis man is behind bars charged with murder -- after a missing persons investigation -- turns into a murder case. Demopolis Police and agents from the 17th Judicial…
Big Changes Are on the Way to Selma City Schools Next Year
Big changes are on the way to Selma City Schools next year. Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd says he's looking to expand what the school district has to offer it's students next year. He's spent…
Two Perry Co. Teens Involved in Fatal Crash in Tuscaloosa
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fatal crash claimed the lives of two teenagers early Saturday morning. And two other teens were hurt -- and taken to the hospital. One of the two teens…
Two Selma High Students Suffer Medical Emergency at School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma High School students had to be rushed to the hospital for treatment Thursday -- after suffering an medical emergency at school. Paramedics were called to the scene…
Raw Sewage & Swamp Water Issues in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in a small Dallas County community say a swamp is slowly overtaking their neighborhood. And people in the area are also dealing with a raw sewage problem. Peter…
