Food Giveaways to Run Weekly in Selma Through the Holidays
Families in the Selma-Dallas County area are getting a helping hand putting food on the table during the holidays.
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
Two More People Charged in Recent Orrville Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two more people have been charged in a murder that happened in Orrville earlier this month. Capt. Johnathan Cole with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office -- says 21 year old Trashaud Jackson of Orrville --…
Selma Hosts Annual Alabama Welcome Center Retreat
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Tourism professionals from around the state are in Selma this week for the annual Alabama Welcome Center Retreat. Tourism is a billion dollar industry in the state of Alabama.…
Demopolis High School Set to Honor Long-Time Football Manager
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Demopolis High School community is naming the field house at Tiger Stadium in honor of the long-time manager of the football team. Sixty-seven year old year old Albert…
Missing Pine Hill Man Found Safe in Ravine Near GD Copper Plant
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities say that a missing Pine Hill man has been found safe. Seventy-six year old Walter Newman was found safe Thursday afternoon. He was last seen on October 14th.…
Pine Hill Police Release Identity of Teen Killed in Train Accident
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Pine Hill Police have identified the teenager who was killed in a train accident Tuesday afternoon. Police Chief Nikisha Gailes says 18 year old Montral Butler of Pine Hill…
Annual Golf Classic Benefits Special Needs Children in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of golfers hit the links Wednesday at the Valley Grande Golf Course -- to help children in the community with special needs. The 11th annual Evans Special Benefit…
Montgomery Man Gets 20 Year Sentence in Dallas Co. Robberies
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Montgomery man is sentenced to 20 years in prison -- after he pleads guilty to two robberies in a Dallas County court. Eighteen year old Jamarcus Hatcher was…
Perry County Courthouse Improvement Project Set to Get Underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County courthouse in Marion is about to get a major face lift. The building is 165 years old and part of the façade of the historic structure…
COVID Cases at Camden Elementary School Sparks Concern
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of parents in Wilcox County is raising concerns about the safety at a Camden elementary school due to COVID-19. J. E. Hobbs Elementary School in Camden was…
