Warming Trend Continues; Showers and Cooler Again Late Week
High pressure remains in control of our weather, which will allow for a continued warming trend. Today is featuring a sunny sky with highs in the low to mid 70s.
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
Ivey Taps Filmore as Chief of Staff to Replace Bonner
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Liz Dowe Filmore will replace Jo Bonner as Gov. Kay Ivey’s chief of staff, becoming the first female to hold the position in Alabama. Ivey's office announced the appointment on Monday. Filmore was previously the top…
Alabama Judge Opposed to Death Penalty Set for Ethics Trial
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) —  An Alabama judge accused of violating judicial rules with her criticism of the death penalty is going before a disciplinary court on ethics charges. A complaint before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary on Monday says…
New Lawsuits Challenge Alabama’s Legislative, Congressional District Lines
New lawsuits are challenging Alabama’s newly drawn congressional and legislative districts as racially gerrymandered to dilute the voting power of Black voters.
Gov. Kay Ivey Names Liz Dowe Filmore as Chief of Staff
Gov. Kay Ivey has named Liz Dowe Filmore, currently her top deputy, to replace former Congressman Jo Bonner as chief of staff, effective December 1.
No. 2 Alabama’s Backfield Dealt Another Injury Blow
Second-ranked Alabama lost a third tailback to injury this weekend.
Muscogee Creek Nation Calling on Gov. Ivey to Retrieve Ancestor Remains
Leaders from the Muscogee Creek Nation are calling on Governor Kay Ivey to help them retrieve their ancestor remains from the University of Alabama. The remains of over 5,800 of their ancestors are in…
UPDATE: Victim Killed in Troy Gas Station Shooting Has Been Identified
Troy police have identified the person killed in a shooting at a gas station Sunday. That shooting left five others hurt.
Auburn’s Carlson out for season; Nix has successful surgery
Carlson and Nix were both hurt in Saturday's 43-34 loss to Mississippi State, when the Tigers blew a 25-point lead.
Murder-Suicide Under Investigation in Lee, Chambers Counties
An apparent murder-suicide is under investigation in Lee and Chambers counties.
