Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Kelly Circle Murder
Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in the June 8 murder case on Kelly Circle.
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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As COVID-19 Restrictions Ease Montgomery Sees Increase In Tourism
One year ago, Montgomery tourism was at an all time low due to the pandemic, but now as restrictions begin to ease tourists are coming back to the capital city. The City of Montgomery offers all kinds of attractions and historic sites from the Rosa Parks Museum, to the state capital, and more.Â
Pay It Forward: Mandi Blocker of Tallassee
Our Pay It Forward honoree this week is Mandi Blocker of Tallassee. She is a nurse at Tallassee Health and Rehab nursing home. Blocker was nominated by her mother-in-law for…
Former MPS Athletic Director Arrested on Felony Ethics Charge
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Chauncey Alonzo Shines, 52, on Tuesday. Shines, a former athletic director, a basketball coach and teacher at Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School, faces felony ethic charges.
Montgomery Regional Airport Searching for New Executive Director
As Alabama News Network reported Friday, Montgomery Regional Airport Executive Director Marshall Taggart has resigned.
All City of Montgomery Employees Getting Pay Raises for the First Time in Years
Mayor Steven L. Reed revised the City of Montgomery’s pay plan to align employee compensation with that offered by comparable cities and organizations. This will result in substantial salary increases for the Montgomery Police Department, Montgomery Fire/Rescue, Sanitation, Street Maintenance and all City employees. The change will be effective on Oct. 1, 2021.
Update: Police Say Gunman Who Killed Two People at Albertville Factory Killed Himself
Police in Albertville say a worker who killed two people and wounded two more at a fire hydrant factory has been found dead.
Teen Killed After Being Struck by Lightning While Swimming
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — A 15-year-old from Alabama was killed after being struck by lightning while swimming off Tybee Island in Georgia. The Tybee Island Police Department said it received a 911 call Saturday afternoon about a young woman…
