Perry Co. Sheriff shuts down jail following recent inmate escape
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County Jail in Marion has been shutdown for repairs after it was damaged earlier this week by an inmate during an escape. The inmate is now…
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
Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority announces new leadership
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma announces a changing of the guard in the organization's leadership. Air Force Colonel Ryan Corrigan will take over as the…
Fort Deposit town attorney files lawsuit against councilman-elect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The attorney for the town of Fort Deposit has filed a lawsuit against a candidate -- who won a seat on the town council in the recent municipal election. Judge Cleveland Poole heard the first…
Dry conditions in Dallas Co. raise wildfire concerns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State forestry officials in Dallas County are urging people to take extreme caution when burning outdoors. Abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions around west Alabama are making it risky…
Demopolis police arrest suspected drug dealer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Demopolis police arrest a suspected drug dealer -- and take a significant amount of illegal drugs off the street. Chief Rex Flowers says 31 year old Demarcus Wheeler is facing several drug charges -- including…
Human remains found in Demopolis, death investigation underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is underway in Demopolis -- after human remains are found at a local business. The remains were found inside a storage unit at Alabama Portable Sheds…
Marion shooting leaves young man dead, community in mourning
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Marion leaves one man dead -- another man behind bars -- and a community in mourning. Twenty one year old Jayden Tubbs of Marion was…
September 11th terrorist attacks commemorated in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma gathered to mark the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks – with a moment of remembrance – unity – and reflection. The tragic events…
National non-profit acquires Selma landmark to preserve history
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Conservation Fund announced the acquisition of a historical landmark in downtown Selma to help preserve it's history. The Edistone Hotel was in serious danger of caving in…
Absentee voting concerns spark contest of election in Fort Deposit
A former mayoral candidate is raising the possibility of voter fraud in the town of Fort Deposit in the recent municipal election.
