State Prison Inmate from Montgomery Stabbed to Death
Authorities say a state prison inmate from Montgomery has been stabbed to death at a correctional facility outside Birmingham.
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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Alabama House Approves Transgender Bathroom Ban
The Alabama House of Representatives has advanced a proposal that would bar transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that match their current gender identity.
Unseasonably Warm Weather Continues
Today and tomorrow we will remain in a very warm air mass with highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s for most locations. A few showers are possible both days, but the rain won’t be especially widespread or heavy.
Alabama holds on to beat Vanderbilt behind Quinerly’s 19 points
No. 24/25 Alabama men’s basketball team used a strong second half start and free throw shooting down the stretch to hang on for a narrow 74-72 win at Vanderbilt.
Greenville Residents Express Concern With The Idea of Creating A City School System
The City of Greenville is seeking change for its local schools. The city wants to develop a city school system for 4 of the Butler County Schools that are in city limits; Greenville High, Greenville Middle, Greenville Elementary, and W. O Parmer Elementary
FEATURE: Local Man with Rare Disability Overcomes Adversity
FEATURE: Earl Wilkerson, Montgomery native, was born with a rare condition called Oligodactyly which is the presence of less than five fingers or toes on each hand or foot. Wilkerson says his mother…
Pay It Forward: Sharon Daniels of Andalusia
Sharon Daniels says she has always had a desire to help others whether it's teaching and mentoring youth or taking care of family members.
Alabama House Approves Bill to Let People Carry Concealed Handguns without a Permit
The Alabama House has approved a bill to allow people to carry concealed handguns without a state permit.
Alabama Lawmakers to Debate Transgender Bathroom Ban
 The Alabama House of Representatives is scheduled to debate a bill that mandates K-12 schools require students to use multi-person bathroom facilities that match the sex on their original birth certificate.
President Biden Announces Sanctions Against Russia
President Joe Biden has announced the U.S. is ordering heavy financial sanctions against Russian banks and oligarchs.
