Selma to Montgomery March Campsites Among Endangered Sites
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A part of voting rights history is in danger of being lost. The four campsites used during the Selma to Montgomery March are in need of…
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
Senior Citizen Shot Dead in Her Selma Apartment
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A tragic story out of Selma tonight. A 76 year old woman is shot and killed in her home. News that a senior citizen was shot…
Marengo Co. Authorities Find Human Remains in Sweet Water
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Marengo County -- find human remains in a wooded area in Sweet Water. Sheriff Richard Bates says crews looking for 64 year Melvin Tensley discovered the remains yesterday. Tensley disappeared without a trace…
Valley Grande Shooting Suspect Charged with Capital Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The investigation continues into a shooting in Valley Grande that left one man dead -- and another man charged with capital murder. The shooting happened at around 4 o'clock…
Selma City Schools Offers In-Person & Virtual Summer Learning
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools kicks off a two-pronged summer session this year -- that features both -- in-person and virtual learning. In person learning is available SCS students -- from…
Marengo Co. Authorities Search for Missing Sweet Water Man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Marengo County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing Sweet Water man who disappeared last week -- without a trace. Sixty-four year old Melvin Tensley is well-known around…
Selma City Marina Conditions Spark Concerns and Action
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Marina is in need of dredging. So, some area boaters have raised thousands of dollars to help the city get it done. They say right now,…
Two People Shot During Domestic Violence Shootout in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two people are hurt in Selma -- after a domestic violence situation at an apartment -- ends with a shootout. A 21 year old man and an 18 year…
Man Killed in Drive-By Shooting in Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Uniontown -- following a drive-by shooting in the city early Wednesday morning. Interim Police Chief Robert Sykes says 25 year old Jimmie…
City of Selma Cracking Down on Overgrown Lots and Run Down Buildings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Overgrown lots and dilapidated buildings have become part of the landscape in Selma. But now city leaders -- are trying to crack down on negligent property owners. City leaders…
