Alabama State Announces Death of Football Player
Alabama State University has announced the death of sophomore linebacker Awysum Harris of Decatur.
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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Funeral Arrangements Announced for Bibb County Deputy Shot on Duty
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Johnson, who died after being shot on Wednesday, June 29.
Typical Summer Pattern In Place
Our Tuesday has started with temperatures already in the 80s and feel like temperatures nearing 90°. A Heat Advisory is in effect until at least tomorrow, as those heat index values could near or exceed 105°. Showers will be spotty and isolated in nature throughout the afternoon, but will provide some heat relief. #alwx
What the Tech? How to Use Google Travel
If you're just now planning a post-pandemic trip, you need to know that Google Trips is now Google Travel. How does it work?
What the Tech? App of the Day: TV Guide
Looking for something on TV? Many people do not know that TV Guide has a mobile app and website that can give you TV listings for free.
Heat Advisory Back in Effect; Continued Hot, Humid, Daily Storms
It is that time of year where the weather in Alabama won’t change much from day to day. Look for partly sunny, hot, humid days with random, scattered showers and thunderstorms firing up during the afternoon and evening hours.
Clearing Out for Fireworks, Several Rain Chances This Week
Showers and storms are still on radar, but they will begin to dissipate as we get towards prime firework shooting hours. But we are still in a summer pattern, so afternoon showers and storms are still likely throughout the week along with mid 90 temperatures. #alwx
Montgomery Police Investigate July 4 Homicide
Police were called to the 3300 block of Harris Street just before 8:30 a.m. after receiving a report of a person shot.
UPDATE: 6 dead, 24 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade
The shooting disrupted the parade just after it began at 10 a.m. Monday.
Routine Independence Day Weather
Today will be hot, humid, and there will be scattered to numerous showers and storms during the afternoon and evening hours.
