State Health Laboratory in Prattville Named for Dr. Don Williamson
A state laboratory in Prattville is being named for former State Health Officer Dr. Don Williamson, who now serves as head of the Alabama Hospital Association.
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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Victim Identified, 17 Year Old Arrested in Saturday Murder
Montgomery Police have arrested a 17 year old in the shooting death of 37 year old Thomas Hand Jr.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Release Name of Alabama River Parkway Shooting Victim
Montgomery police have released the name of the man shot and killed on Alabama River Parkway on Friday.
Alabama Comes Back to Get Past Missouri, 86-76
Alabama is now 13-6 and will head out to play Georgia on Tuesday.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Announces He Has COVID-19
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that he has COVID-19.
Two Separate Shootings Leave One Person Dead, Another in the Hospital
Two people were shot in Montgomery on Saturday, January 22. One person died.
Bitter Cold Night Ahead, But Lots Of Weekend Sunshine
Today was a fairly mild winter day across South Alabama. However, lows tonight will be brutal, as lows are forecast to be in the lower 20s and potentially upper teens. #alwx
No. 2 Auburn Beats No. 12 Kentucky 80-71
The Tigers rallied from a 10-point deficit to win their 15th straight in likely the biggest game since Auburn Arena opened in 2010.
Auburn Replaces Football Defensive Coordinator Derek Mason
Auburn defensive coordinator Derek Mason has stepped down and been replaced by Jeff Schmedding.
COVID in Alabama: Positive Test Rate Reaches 45.9%
State health officials say 45.9% of those taking COVID-19 tests in Alabama are getting positive results.
