Recount in Perry Co. primary race ends in dead heat
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Democratic primary race for the District 1 seat on the Perry Co. Commission -- is not over just yet. A recount of the ballots cast in the…
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
Wilcox Co. man arrested on gun and dog fighting charges
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is behind bars tonight. He's accused of knowingly possessing a dog for the purpose of having the dog participate in an animal fighting venture. Sheriff…
Two people killed, one person hurt in July 4th shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom -- A Selma man is behind bars tonight charged in a shooting that left two people dead and one person hurt. The shooting happened at around 2:30 early…
Selma city councilman removed from office by state law
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Ward 1 seat on the Selma City Council is vacant after a city council member is removed from office by operation of law. Former city councilman Troy Harvill…
Orrville man found shot at his home Sunday night
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man is recovering in a Birmingham hospital after being shot at his home Sunday night. Twenty-one year old Javon Richardson was found by his father suffering from…
Perry Co. PREP Center hosts Job and Resource Fair
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Job and Resource Fair in Perry County is helping to give some formerly incarcerated men -- a new lease on life. The Bureau of Pardons and Parole and…
Wanted escaped inmates captured at GWC Homes in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Dallas County inmates that escaped from a Perry County facility in May -- are back in jail. They were captured after a stand off with police at Selma…
Selma-Dallas Co. EDA hosts inaugural Workforce Summit in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas Co. Economic Development Authority hosts its inaugural Workforce Summit in downtown Selma. Workforce development was the main focus of the inaugural Workforce Summit. The summit brought local…
Dallas Co. Sheriff’s Office investigators arrest two suspected thieves
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas Co. investigators arrest two people suspected of stealing thousands of dollars from their employers. Sheriff Mike Granthum says deputies arrested 43 year old Valerie Merchant of Selma following…
A new tour bus is conducting guided tours in historic Selma
There's a new tour bus in Selma that allows people to learn about voting rights history while visiting the city.
