George McDonald

Selma

Newsroom Reporter at WNCF-TV (Montgomery, AL)

Newsroom Reporter at WAKA-TV (Selma, AL)

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MMI men's tennis team ranks in Top 25 in national polling

1 day ago | waka.com | George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom–The Marion Military Institute tennis team is ranked among the top junior college tennis teams in the country. After suffering through a few lean years — the MMI men’s tennis team has quickly turned things around. In fact, the Tigers could soon be on it’s way — to compete in the national tournament — for a chance to win a championship. “We should receive an at-large bid. We’re looking to dance, we got our shoes ready, we’re polished up,” said coach Trey Bogue.
Valley Grande resident speaks out about dangerous dirt road

1 day ago | waka.com | George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom–The condition of a dirt road in Valley Grande is raising safety concerns for the families who live there — and questions about whose responsibility it is — to fix it. Dallas County Road 508 in Valley Grande is in really bad shape. “It’s all washed out in certain places. We can’t get in and out. And we’re to the point now that we can’t even receive mail.
Raid ends in major drug bust in Selma

3 days ago | waka.com | George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom–The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service team up and take down a suspected drug dealer. Forty-seven year old Anthony McArthur is behind bars tonight — charged with three counts of drug trafficking. Sheriff Mike Granthum says large quantities of crack cocaine — marijuana — and other narcotics — were found during a raid at a house in Selma last week.
SAVING SELMA: Tornado recovery efforts continue in Selma

6 days ago | waka.com | George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom–A group of volunteers is using a common proverb — a little elbow grease — and their faith — to help families in Selma — rebuild their lives. It’s said — the way to eat an elephant — is one bite at a time. The proverb illustrates the strategy — of breaking down a large, complex problem — into smaller, more manageable parts. And that’s exactly what’s going on with a group of volunteers working in Selma.
Millions of federal $$$ withheld from Selma City Schools

1 week ago | waka.com | George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom–The federal government has slashed nearly $9 million in funding from Alabama schools. And nearly half of that amount was cut from Selma City Schools. The U.S. Department of Education is withholding $4 million dollars in COVID relief funds from the rural school district. The district was using the money to help fund an ongoing construction project at School of Discovery.
Dallas Co. Schools breaks ground on three new athletic fields

1 week ago | waka.com | George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom–Dallas County Schools hosts ground breaking ceremonies today on two of its campuses — where construction of three new athletic fields is about to get underway. There’s a lot to cheer about going on at Dallas County Schools. The school district broke ground on a new softball field at Keith High School in Orrville. Then broke ground on new a baseball field and a new softball field at Southside High School.
Annual Rooster Day celebration this weekend in Demopolis

1 week ago | waka.com | George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom–If you like outdoor festivals and hand-made arts and crafts — you won’t want to miss the annual Rooster Day celebration Saturday in Demopolis. The event celebrates the strange but true history — of how the Rooster Bridge near Demopolis came to be. “And it’s all to commemorate the Great 1919 Rooster Auction that took place right here in public square where they auctioned off roosters to build a bridge over the Tombigbee River,” said event coordinator Kirk Brooker.
Selma Police asks for public's help to solve 2015 cold case

2 weeks ago | waka.com | George McDonald

Posted: From the West Alabama Newsroom–A 2015 Selma murder case remains unsolved after a decade. Now the victim’s sister and police are reaching out to the public for help — on the anniversary of his murder. Ten years ago Jimmy Griffin, Jr. was found murdered inside his mobile home on Karen Street. Investigators say Griffin had been shot — and his trailer was set on fire. His murder remains an unsolved mystery — ten years after his death.
"Shug" Jordan Track and Field in Selma gets major upgrade

2 weeks ago | waka.com | George McDonald

Posted: From the West Alabama Newsroom–The city of Selma hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning at the newly renovated “Shug” Jordan Track and Field at Memorial Stadium. The upgrade means the track can now accommodate both high school and collegiate track and field competitions. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony — Selma High School hosted a track meet at the facility. “This track was not just resurfaced, said Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr.“We took the foundation out.
Hundreds of child abuse cases reported in Dallas Co. in 2024

2 weeks ago | waka.com | George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom–April is child abuse prevention month — and advocates are trying to raise awareness about the issue of child abuse and prevention. The Dallas County community gathered in support of the Central Alabama Regional Child Advocacy Center. They planted pinwheels along the gate outside the center. Each pinwheel represents an abusedchild.