Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley Resigns
Mayor Steven L. Reed today accepted the resignation of Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley, Jr.
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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ADPH Now Offering At-Home STD/HIV Testing Kits
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) began offering STD/HIV home specimen collection and laboratory testing kits to all Alabama residents ages 12 and older beginning June 7. The ADPH Division of Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention and Control has collaborated with Binx Health to implement home delivery STD/HIV specimen collection and laboratory test kits by mail.
Mayor Reed Partners with Montgomery Biscuits, MiLB for Free Youth Event
A free event scheduled for Saturday aims to expand the games of baseball and softball in Montgomery while strengthening their affinity with those already involved in local leagues.Â
Tuskegee Man Turns Himself In on Multiple Vehicle Burglaries Charges in Auburn
On June 4, Auburn Police arrested Jeremy Dantrell Ewell, 26, of Tuskegee. They charged Ewell with 10 counts of unlawful breaking and entering into a motor vehicle, two counts of theft of property fourth degree, five counts of theft of property third degree, and three counts of theft of property second degree.
Pandemic EBT Cards for Families with School-Age Children Start Rolling Out This Week
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits will start rolling out this week to families with eligible school-age children who missed out on free or reduced-price school meals because of the pandemic.
Montgomery Shooting Suspect Arrested at Fast Food Restaurant on Ann Street
A man wanted for a shooting in Montgomery is now in police custody. United States Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force took Wiljam McBryde, 25, into custody on Friday, May 28.
Doc’s Country Store in Opp Burns Down
Store owners, Steve, Elaine and TJ Boothe, say they didn't just lose their business but they lost their home. Doc's County Store had been in business for 17 years.Â
Prattville Nursing Home Goes All Out for Resident’s 100th Birthday
Ruth Hunt will turn 100-years-old on June 21st. And the staff at The Harbor at Hickory Hill in Prattville gave her an early birthday gift...A big party complete with a crown and photo shoot.
Montgomery Fire Units Extinguish Sylvest Drive Apartment Fire
Montgomery Fire/Rescue is investigating a a fire to an apartment in the 100 block of Sylvest Drive. The fire occurred on Monday, June 7.
Alabama Man Charged in Brother’s Gun Death at Atlanta Hotel
ATLANTA (AP) — An Alabama man is jailed on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his teenage brother at an Atlanta hotel. Records show 29-year-old Marquise Daniel of Harvest, Alabama, was being held at the Fulton…
