COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Tuesday, Sept. 7
The latest hospitalization numbers from the Alabama Hospital Association show an improvement in the shortage of ICU beds.
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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Perry County Escaped Inmate Back in Custody
A teenager who escaped the Perry County Jail over the weekend is now in custody. The Perry County Sheriff's Office said 17-year-old Aldonte Banks was arrested Monday…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Sept. 6
Alabama hospital statistics from Monday show a large jump in the shortage of ICU beds.
Alabama Lawmakers Purging Racist Language from Constitution
MONTGOMERY, Ala, (AP) - Alabama's constitution still says white and colored children cannot attend school together. State lawmakers are finally working to remove such racist language. The constitution was approved in 1901 to enshrine white supremacy. Remnants of Jim Crow…
Scattered Storms Until Thursday Front Arrives
A weak front is nearly stalled out across the region today and tomorrow with scattered showers and and storms remaining in the forecast for both days. By late Wednesday and into Thursday,…
Voters to Elect New State Representative in Alabama House District 78
Voters in Alabama House District 78 will elect a new state representative on Tuesday.
ALEA Encourages Everyone to End the Summer Safely this Labor Day
Labor Day often marks the last weekend of boat rides, family cookouts, and enjoying the sun for many, and as the summer comes to an end, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is encouraging people to continue taking safety precautions.
Moment of Silence Planned for Those Who Died of COVID-19 in Alabama
A moment of silence is planned for noon on Tuesday, Sept. 7, to remember those who have died of COVID-19 in Alabama.
Greek Orthodox Church Has 73rd Annual Labor Day Barbecue
The Greek orthodox church held their annual labor day barbecue giving out traditional Greek food to the community including camp stew, pit-smoked Boston butts and their delicious Greek pastries. The event has been so successful that they have been able to have this barbecue for 73 years.
Evacuees from Hurricane Ida Are Thankful to Alabama News Network Viewers for Helping Them
Members of the Darby family had no where else to turn when they fled their home in New Orleans and ended up in Prattville. Thanks to Alabama News Network's viewers, they received food, clothes and money for a hotel room.
