Willie B. Smith III Put to Death for 1991 Killing of Woman
An Alabama man who avoided execution in February has been put to death for the 1991 killing of a woman abducted during a robbery and then shot in a cemetery.
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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Prattville Man Accused of Killing His Pregnant Wife, Unborn Child Makes Court Appearance
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Pine Hill Missing Man Found Safe
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Willie Smith Scheduled for Execution Thursday Night
Willie B. Smith III is facing his second execution date this year for the killing of a woman taken at gunpoint from an ATM location and shot in a cemetery.
No. 4 Alabama Looking to Extend Win Streak over Rival Tennessee
No. 4 Alabama is set to host Tennessee aiming for a 15th consecutive victory in the rivalry game.
