Ashworth honored at the 2026 Bryant-Jordan Awards
Montgomery Academy's Rob Ashworth was honored at the 2026 Bryant-Jordan Awards as the recipient of the Larry Striplin Jr. Scholar Athlete Award.
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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Local Athletes names “Player of the Year” by the Alabama Sports Writers Association
Both Devin Melton and Braden Gordon were named "Player of the Year" by the Alabama Sports Writers' Association at the Mr. & Ms. Basketball Luncheon.
Montgomery Public Schools getting ready for Kindergarten Kickoff
While the school year is slowly coming to an end, one local school system is getting ready for next year.Â
Auburn police investigating assault
It was later determined that the incident occurred in the 1300 block of Commerce Drive and that both people knew each other.Â
Selma names interim chief of police
Mayor Moss says Chief Michael Perry will take over the role effective immediately.Â
Less than two months away from the Alabama State Games
This year's games will take run from June 12-14 in Birmingham and throughout Jefferson County.Â
Montgomery police arrest man in deadly shooting
It happened on Thursday, March 20, 2025 around 7:20 a.m. in the 700 block of Havelock Lane.
Opelika man arrested for rape and sodomy
Officials say an investigation began on March 25 after the victim reported that the abuse had been occurring over several years.
Town council moves forward with bid for new Pike Road fire station
The new fire station will be located on Wallahatchie Road just across the road from the current facility.
Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign after sexual misconduct allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following sexual assault and misconduct allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down.
