Selma Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 12
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man pleads guilty to the sexual abuse of a child -- just before he was about to stand trial for the crime. District Attorney Michael Jackson says…
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
Student Brings Gun on First Day of School at Dallas Co. High School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The first day of school at Dallas County High School -- was marred by a student bringing a gun to school. Deputies were called out to the school Monday…
Proposed Interstate to Run Through Selma- Dallas Co. Area
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The bi-partisan infrastructure bill making its way through Congress -- could bring a long-awaited interstate through the Selma area. People in Selma are excited about what an interstate would…
Dallas Co. All-Stars Head to Dixie Youth Baseball World Series
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County baseball team is representing the state of Alabama -- at this year's Dixie Majors World Series. The Dallas County All-Stars won the state championship last month…
Hundreds Honor the Memory of Slain Selma Police Officer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer is laid to rest Thursday in Valley Grande. And hundreds of people turn out to honor the memory of the slain officer. The funeral…
Public Viewing Held for Fallen Selma Police Officer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma community continues to mourn the loss of a Selma police officer Marquis Moorer. Moorer was shot and killed in the line of duty -- last week. A…
Fire Fighters Battle Massive Fire in Dallas County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Fire fighters from all over over Dallas County and Autaugaville continue to battle an enormous fire at a railroad cross-tie salvage company. "Trying to contain it. Keep it off…
Judson College in Marion Ends Academic Programs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Today is the last day of summer school for students at Judson College in Marion. And with it -- the end of academic programs at the college -- as…
Suspected Selma Cop Killer Caught and Arrested
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A suspect has been arrested -- in the case of a Selma Police officer who was shot and killed yesterday morning. One day after Selma…
Marion Teen Gets $250,000 Dollars in Scholarships for College
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County teen -- racks up a quarter of a million dollars in scholarship money -- to pay for college in the fall. Seventeen year old Daniel Winfield…
