Passage of constitutional amendments impacts Alabama district attorneys
Alabama voters passed two constitutional amendments during Tuesday's primary election that impact district attorneys offices across the state.
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
Chamber of Commerce hosts small business workshop in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce hosted a workshop Thursday -- to help people in the area start and grow their own small business. Communities Unlimited -- was…
Dallas Co. Sheriff primary winner has a chance to make history
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The winner of the democrat primary in the Dallas County Sheriff's race has a chance to make history in the general election. Dewayne Sanders defeated Willie Calhoun to win…
Autauga Co. Sheriff’s race headed for Republican Primary runoff
The Republican Primary of the Autauga County Sheriff's race is headed for a runoff. Incumbent Sheriff Mark Harrell faced off against three challengers in the race. On Tuesday, Autauga County voters cut that field…
Selma police detectives investigate city’s 5th homicide of the year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is dead and two others are hurt following a series of shootings in Selma over the weekend. Police say three unrelated shootings happened at three different locations…
Detroit businessman searches for Selma manufacturing site
A Detroit businessman who recently bought Selma business is looking for a site in Selma to manufacture the company's products.
Selma non-profit hosts wellness event at Selma High School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A wellness program underway at Selma High School teaches students how they can be their best selves everyday. Action 8's Savannah Sabb was the Mistress of Ceremony --…
Whitfield Regional Hospital hosts summer job shadowing program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis has expanded its job shadowing program for college students to include the summer. The inaugural Summer Shadowing program was held at the hospital…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Details emerge in fatal head-on collision in Selma
SELMA, Ala. (WAKA) -Â More details have emerged about a fatal head-on collision that happened Tuesday afternoon in Selma. The man killed in the crash has now been identified -- as 47 year old Terrance…
Elderly swamp survivor praises search crew volunteers and his dog
It's now been about a week since an elderly Dallas County man was released from the hospital following his rescue from a swamp, with the help of his own dog.
