R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Sex Trafficking Case
R&B superstar R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans.
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Consumer Technology Reporter
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.
R&B superstar R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans.
Alabama News Network has confirmed that Lee County Coroner Bill Harris has died. He was 67.
Anglers who catch one of the 750 tagged fish can call the phone number on the tag, give details about the catch, and claim a $250 reward.
Summerfest is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on June 30 at Rolling Hills Park & Cottonwood Golf Club.
June 1st Mayor Johnny Hammock announced he would be resigning as the mayor of Tallassee. Hammock has served as mayor for the last six years.
Nominees have been announced for The 2022 ESPYs presented by Capital One with Tom Brady, Stephen Curry, Allyson Felix, Chloe Kim, Aaron Rodgers among the top nominees. Watch The 2022 ESPYs presented by Capital One on your local ABC32 July 20 at 7PM!
It is warm and very humid across Alabama this week, with afternoon highs mostly in the upper 80s to low 90s for South/Central Alabama. A weak, stalled boundary continues to sit across Central Alabama and remains the focal point for numerous afternoon and evening showers and storms.
For about five years, Annie Rowell of Camden has been making cards of inspiration for people in the nursing home.
We have a weak boundary stalled across the state; it along with lots of moisture will allow for numerous showers and storms across the Alabama landscape each day this week.
Montgomery Public Schools' superintendent is seeing her final days in office. Dr. Ann Roy Moore reflects on the last four years and shares what she plans to do next.Â



