Alabama Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 3.1%
Alabama’s monthly unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.1%, holding steady for the fifth straight month.
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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Louie Anderson, Emmy-Winning Comedian, Dies at 68
Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely and Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” has died at age 68.
Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ Rock Superstar, Dies at 74
Meat Loaf, the rock superstar loved by millions for his “Bat Out of Hell” album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as “Paradise By the Dashboard Light” and “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” has died at age 74.
Wetumpka Police Investigating Fatal Shooting at Walmart
Wetumpka police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened late Thursday night outside of the Walmart Supercenter on U.S. Highway 231.
Cloudy and Cold Friday
Not much improvement in the weather today as it will remain cloudy and cold and highs will struggling to reach the low 40s for many of us. Winds will remain breezy again, making it feel colder.
The Autauga County Children’s Policy Council hosts benefit dinner in Prattville
The Autauga County Children's Policy Council held its 2nd annual Scholarships for Children Fundraiser. The event took place from 5-8 pm at Kimberlia's in Prattville.
Montgomery Police Officer Charged with DUI, Placed on Leave
The Montgomery Police Department says it has started disciplinary action against an officer who is charged with DUI.
UPDATE: 14-Year-Old Charged in Selma’s First Murder of 2021
A 14-year-old juvenile has been arrested in Selma's first murder investigation of 2022.
Highway Dedicated to First Black Sheriff in the South, Macon Co.
History was honored in Tuskegee on Thursday, as the new Lucius D. Amerson highway was unveiled. Amerson was the first black elected sheriff in the south after reconstruction, in Macon county. With many…
Woman Hit, Killed by Car in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a car.
