Gov. Kay Ivey Declares State of Emergency for Counties Hit by Tornado
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for six counties that were hit by Thursday's tornadoes.
Jamey Tucker
Consumer Technology Reporter Jamey Tucker started providing his daily “What the Tech” stories to Action 8 News in 2019. He can be seen on Action 8 News Rising as well as Action 8 News at 5:00 and 5:30PM.
Jamey previously worked as a reporter for WKRN in Nashville, Tennessee. He was also an anchor and reporter for WREG in Memphis, Tennessee, and WHNT in Huntsville.
Jamey has been honored by the Associated Press in Alabama as Best Reporter and Best Feature reporter for his work as a religion reporter. His love for technology reporting grew while working in Nashville. Jamey now focuses entirely on technology reporting and enjoys finding new apps and gadgets to make life easier, safer and a little more fun.
Jamey and his wife have three children and are the proud owners of a hairless cat.
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3 Degree Guarantee: Montgomery Police Foundation Gets $1,150 Check
We're starting the new year by giving away another “3 Degree Guarantee” check to a local charity.
WATCH: Selma Under Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew after Tornado
The city of Selma is now under a dusk-to-dawn curfew after a tornado hit western and downtown areas of the city.
MPD: Victim identified in homicide investigation on Narrow Lane Road
The victim is identified as 25-year-old Juwan Tolliver, of Montgomery.
PHOTOS: Tornado Damage in West Selma
WAKA 8 has new photos of tornado damage from western areas of Selma from Thursday afternoon.
PHOTOS: Tornado Damage in Downtown Selma
WAKA 8 has new photos of tornado damage from downtown Selma on Thursday afternoon.
RAW VIDEO: Tornado Damage in Deatsville
WAKA 8 brought you live video of our first glimpse at tornado damage in the Deatsville area Thursday afternoon.
RAW VIDEO: See Tornado in Selma, Autauga County
WAKA 8 has raw video of the tornado as it approached and moved through Selma, then later as it passed through Autauga County.
Thursday Severe Risk Over; Cloudy, Cold, Breezy Friday
Storms exited east Alabama into Georgia by the early evening. Thursday night looks quieter, but colder as clouds increase again.
Marshall: Women in Alabama Can Be Prosecuted for Taking Abortion Pills
Women in Alabama who take abortion pills to end their pregnancies can be prosecuted, Attorney General Steve Marshall told CBS News.
