16-Year-Old Arrested after Chase on Opelika Robbery Charges
Opelika police say a 16-year-old faces charges after several robberies and briefly escaped after slipping out of his handcuffs.
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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Articles
Police Officer Related to Former SEC Football Coach Sylvester Croom Shot, Killed in Mississippi
Meridian, Mississippi, police officer Kennis Croom was shot and killed while answering a domestic violence call. He was a member of the Croom family of Tuscaloosa, which is well known in football.
Black Belt Community Foundation Awarding $208,725 in 69 Community Grants
The Black Belt Community Foundation has announced it is awarding $208,725 in grants to community groups in 12 counties.
U.S. Inflation Hits New 40-Year High as Price Increases Spread
The prices of gas, food and most other goods and services jumped in May, raising inflation to a new four-decade high and giving American households no respite from rising costs.
Man Convicted of Littering in Auburn for Decorating Fiancee’s Grave
A man has been convicted of criminal littering in Auburn and ordered to pay about $300 for repeatedly placing boxes full of flowers on the grave of his fiancee.
Higher Rain Chances For Some Today; Some Strong Storms Possible
Rain chances for Alabama are higher today, and there will be some stronger storms, but these should be west and south of the area, where the SPC has the risk for severe storms outlined; damaging winds and hail are main threat.
U.S. Capitol Riot Panel Blames Trump for January 6 “Attempted Coup”
The U.S. House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump.
Second Annual Montgomery Basketball League
This year will be the second annual Montgomery Basketball League, event is now under a new name, Roderic D Scott honoring the Robert E. Lee teen who lost his life in a car crash.
3 Degree Guarantee: March of Dimes of Central Alabama Gets $1,550 Check
We are happy to give away another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local charity.
Police Fatally Shoot “Potential Intruder” at Elementary School in Gadsden
A man accused of trying to enter an elementary school in Gadsden was shot to death by police.
