Montgomery Mayor Requests Salary Approval to Hire Ex-Fraud Convict as City’s Director of Small Business Development
Donald Watkins Jr. was convicted of one count of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy in 2019.
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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Alabama rises to No. 4 in AP Top 25 following win over Tennessee
Alabama continues its march toward the top of the AP Top 25 College Football Poll, rising two places to No. 4 after its 37-20 victory over Tennessee.
Florida fires head football coach Billy Napier after 3-4 start
Florida has fired coach Billy Napier after a 3-4 start to the 2025 season, sources have confirmed to CBS Sports.
Auburn falls to Missouri 23-17 in two overtimes, for fourth SEC loss in a row
“This just sucks,” Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze said. “This stinks, and there’s nothing you can say to make anyone feel better in that locker room."
No. 6 Alabama shuts down No. 11 Tennessee 37-20 for fourth straight win over a ranked team
The Crimson Tide has arguably the best collection of wins in college football with four victories over ranked teams and is a legitimate national championship contender.
Tray Taylor scores two touchdowns, helps Troy beat Louisiana-Monroe 37-14 to remain undefeated in Sun Belt
Tray Taylor accounted for two touchdowns, and Troy scored the final 20 points to beat Louisiana-Monroe 37-14 on the road Saturday for its third straight win.
Alexander City man killed by hit-and-run driver in Tallapoosa County
An Alexander City man has been killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Tallapoosa County.
Bullock County man killed in single-car crash
A Bullock County man has been killed in a single car crash.
Hundreds Join ‘No Kings’ Protest in Downtown Montgomery
"No Kings" protesters met in front of Riverfront Park on Commerce Street before marching to the Court Square fountain.
Bama Lanes Marks 65 Years of Strikes, Spares and Community Spirit
Dozens of people came out to join the celebration at Bama Lanes, taking part in tournaments and enjoying snacks and prizes.
