New COVID-19 Cases in U.S. Soar to Highest Levels on Record
More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to their highest level on record at over 265,000 per day on average.
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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Former Alabama Secretary of State Nancy Worley Dies
Alabama News Network has confirmed that former Alabama Secretary of State Nancy Worley has died.
$5,000 Reward Offered in 1994 Murder of Chanty Shiverdecker
Chanty Shiverdecker was 15 years old when she went missing from Alexander City in December 1994.
Very Warm Today, Strong Storms Possible Overnight
It is another warm and mainly cloudy day across Alabama and we are dealing with some showers and storms today, but many locations remain dry. Temperatures this afternoon will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s again Tonight, the weather gets more active for the state.
Man, Teenager Killed in Wreck on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County
Alabama State Troopers say a man and a teenager were killed in a crash between a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County.
Montgomery Police Searching for Burglary, Theft Suspects
 Montgomery police need help identifying suspects wanted for burglary and theft.Â
John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster, Dies at 85
The league says John Madden died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning and did not provide a cause.
Auburn Loses to Houston 17-13 in Birmingham Bowl, Ending Season with Five-Game Losing Streak
For the first time in 71 years, Auburn has ended its season with a five-game losing streak after falling to No. 21 Houston 17-13 in the Birmingham Bowl.
Spring-Like Warmth and Two Rounds of Strong Storms Ahead
Strong southerly flow continues across the state keeping moisture levels high, allowing for more clouds than sun and very mild temperatures.
Auburn Hopes to Stop Losing Skid in Birmingham Bowl
The Auburn Tigers go into Tuesday's Birmingham Bowl wanting to avoid ending a season with five straight losses for the first time in 71 years.
