ADPH: Alabama COVID-19 Hospitalizations Down, Death Numbers Unchanged
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says that while COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have been trending down in recent weeks, death statistics have not yet fallen.
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.
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I-65 Reopens Following Two-Vehicle Crash in Autauga County
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said I-65 is now open after a two-vehicle crash in Autauga County. The crash occurred near MM 191 in Pine Level. Earlier this morning, the crash shut down all lanes of both I-65 NB and…
Suspected First Baptist Church Arsonist Now Faces Federal Charges
A sworn statement by a federal agent says the woman showed up at services before the fire. It says she raised suspicions with odd actions and a comment about the “rich white men” who had led the congregation.
Sunny and Dry with Above Average Temperatures
THROUGH THE WEEKEND: Dry air has returned to the state; the sky will be mostly sunny these three days and it will be warm. Highs today will return to the mid 80s,…
Former Vice President Mike Pence Speaks at Faulkner University Benefit Dinner
The Faulkner benefit dinner was sold out Thursday, with over 2,000 people filling the convention center. The university got the opportunity to have former Vice President Mike Pence as their featured speaker for the night.
PHOTO GALLERY: Prattville Chamber of Commerce Presents Awards to Local Businesses
The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce has presented awards to several local businesses, representing a variety of categories.
Former Lockhart Police Chief Faces Domestic Violence Charges
The former police chief of the Covington County town of Lockhart faces multiple charges of domestic violence.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospitalizations for Thursday, Oct. 7 Close to Falling Below 1,000
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The number of hospitalizations is close to falling below 1,000.
Man Shot and Killed on Montgomery’s South Holt Street
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting near I-65.
Alabama swamped, 4 killed in floods from slow-moving front
In this image taken from video, emergency rescue teams attend to a vehicle stranded in floodwaters in Hoover, Alabama, late Oct. 6, 2021. As much as 6 inches (15 cm.) of rain fell in Alabama in…
