Alabama Halts Execution Because of Time, IV Access Concerns
Alabama officials called off the Thursday lethal injection of a man convicted in a 1999 workplace shooting because of time concerns and trouble accessing the inmate’s veins.
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.
You can follow Jamey and submit story ideas and questions on X at @jameytucker.
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Welcome to Fall; Tropical Depression Nine Forms in Caribbean
Today will be a sunny day with a high in the mid 80s, much cooler and more seasonable for this time of year. Tomorrow morning will be refreshing with 50s, the high tomorrow will be in the mid 80s with a sunny sky.
U.S. Supreme Court Says Alabama Can Execute Alan Miller by Lethal Injection
A divided U.S. Supreme Court said Alabama can proceed with the execution of an inmate convicted in a 1999 workplace shooting.
Mother of 5-Year-Old Girl Whose Body Was Found in West Alabama Sentenced for Murder
The mother of a five-year-old girl whose body was found in Marengo County in 2019 has now been sentenced.
Opp Football Team Gets Donation for Safety Equipment
Opp High School football coach Mike DuBose has accepted a donation to purchase safety equipment for his team.
UPDATE: Auburn Police Arrest Capital Murder Suspect
Auburn police say they have arrested capital murder suspect Keyon Black.
Struggling Auburn Hopes for Rebound When Missouri Visits for the First Time
Auburn is trying to rebound from a blowout loss to Penn State when Missouri visits Jordan-Hare Stadium for the first time Saturday.
No. 2 Alabama Opens SEC Play Hosting Heavy Underdog Vanderbilt
No. 2 Alabama has won 22 straight meetings against Vanderbilt.
UPDATE: Appeals Court Blocks Alabama from Executing Inmate by Lethal Injection
A federal appeals court has rejected Alabama’s attempt to proceed with the execution of an inmate who claims the state lost his paperwork selecting an alternative to lethal injection.
What’s Happening: September 22-25
There’s a lot happening in our area from September 22-25, with an elephant celebration, Cocomelon, farming/gardening tips and bluegrass music!
