Butler County Sheriff’s Office employee charged with theft
An employee with the Butler County Sheriff's Office has been charged with theft and has been fired.
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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Three Autauga County educators arrested after child abuse investigation
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ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers on what’s next in Alabama’s redistricting battle
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Tuskegee gets grant for new automotive supplier plant
The City of Tuskegee is getting a $400,000 grant for a new automotive supplier plant.
Montgomery police investigating fatal crash
Montgomery police are investigating a crash that left the driver dead.
Man shot, killed in Montgomery on Memorial Day
A homicide investigation has been launched following a fatal shooting in Montgomery on Memorial Day.
Wife of Lee County Sheriff’s candidate arrested on domestic violence charge
The wife of the Republican nominee for Lee County sheriff has been arrested on a domestic violence charge.
Community Health Fair Returns to Prattville With Wellness Activities for All Ages
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Congressional Black Caucus wants major U.S. companies to oppose Republican redistricting push
The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations across the U.S. to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts.
