Former Alabama Lawmaker Ed Henry Pardoned by Trump
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Donald Trump has pardoned an Alabama lawmaker who pleaded guilty two years ago for his role in a health care fraud case. Former state Rep. Ed…
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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Grab the Rain Gear, Wet Thursday and Friday Ahead
Clouds returned to Alabama overnight and the weather has turned wet for today and tomorrow for the entire state. Expect periods of rain and cloudy conditions both days with highs in the…
Health Officials Urge Ivey to Extend Alabama’s Mask Order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Health officials want Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to extend a state mask order that is set to expire Friday. Ivey is expected to announce whether she will extend the order during a Thursday press conference. Dr.…
Auburn basketball falls to Arkansas late
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- — Desi Sills scored 14 of his 22 points in the second half to help Arkansas rally from a 12-point halftime deficit, and then hold on to beat Auburn 75-73 on Wednesday night. Sills scored four straight…
Union Springs Man Facing Multiple Drug Charges Following Attempting to State Troopers
A pursuit ending in Macon County has led to the arrest of a Union Springs man. On Wednesday, January 20 at approximately 7:24 a.m., Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol attempted to conduct a traffic stop…
Health Officials Urging Governor Ivey to Extend Mandatory Mask Order
Health officials want Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to extend a state mask order that is set to expire Friday. Ivey is expected to announce whether she will extend the order during a Thursday press conference. Dr. Don Williamson heads the…
Local Political Analyst Reacts to Inauguration Day
Despite the controversy and misinformation surrounding Novembers election, Inauguration Day is here, and Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States. Biden enters his term facing many challenges such…
Prattville PD: Suspect Demanded Oxycontin, Hydrocodone, and Xanax During CVS Robbery
The Prattville Police Department is investigating a robbery at the CVS Pharmacy located on Cobbs Ford Road. Police say an unidentified suspect entered the business and produced a written note pharmacy employee and demanded narcotics. The narcotics included Oxycontin, Hydrocodone,…
Alabama State Volleyball will not play 2021 Spring season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The Alabama State volleyball team has decided to opt out of the 2021 spring season due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19. Increased numbers around the country played a major factor in the student-athletes choosing to…
See What Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth Said Regarding the Inauguration of Joe Biden
Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth on Wednesday released the following statement regarding the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States. https://twitter.com/willainsworthAL/status/1351937319406882817?s=20 His statement reads: “As we mark the orderly transfer of power that serves as the…
