Cicely Tyson Was Part of a Movie Shot in Selma in 1967
We told you last night about the death of legendary actress Cicely Tyson at the age of 96. Her long career included a role in a movie that was shot in Selma.…
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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Montgomery Police Officer Crashes in Pursuit of Robbery, Kidnapping Suspects
Montgomery police have arrested to men in connection to a robbery and kidnapping. Hikeem Edmond, 22, and Kylyn Taylor, 20, are the suspects identified in this case. On January 29, police responded to a call in the 5200 block of…
Alabama School Coronavirus Dashboard for January 29
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases for January 29. This is the third weekly report of the year. Overall, there are 2,491 COVID-19 cases involving Alabama’s public schools for this week. …
Montgomery Public Schools Asks the State to Make MPS Employee Vaccinations a Priority
Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore and members of the Montgomery County school board have sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris asking that they make the COVID-19 vaccine a priority…
Johnson & Johnson Says Its COVID Vaccine Works with Just One Shot
Johnson & Johnson says its vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot. It's not as strong as some two-shot rivals but still potentially helpful for a world…
MPD: Body Found on Highway 80 East in Montgomery Identified
Montgomery police say the man's body that was found near U.S. Highway 80 East in Montgomery has been identified. Police say the victim was identified as 22-year-old Amlicar Simon-Perez, of Montgomery. Police and Fire Medics responded to the area…
Alabama Moving to Phase 1-B of Vaccinations
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that Alabama is moving to the next stage of coronavirus vaccinations. On February 8, phase 1-B will begin. This group  includes educators, certain frontline manufacturing workers, food and agriculture workers, public transit…
Eleven Face Drug, Dog-Fighting Charges in Federal Indictment
MACON, Ga. (AP) - Ten Georgia residents and one from Alabama have been indicted on federal charges including drug and dogfighting violations. According to a 136-count federal indictment, unsealed Thursday, 10 of the defendants were involved in a conspiracy between…
Global Stocks Fall on Virus Worries, Wall St Volatility
BEIJING (AP) - Global stocks have fallen amid worries about rising coronavirus infections, Wall Street volatility, and U.S. economic…
Sunny and Seasonable Friday
Overnight the winds became light, and with a clear sky, temperatures have fallen into the upper 20s and lower 30s across the southern half of Alabama. Today will be a sunny and…
