ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jury chosen for capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed
A jury has now been selected for the capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed of Montgomery, who's charged with killing 19-year-old college student Aniah Blanchard 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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Man faces drug charges after chase in Tallapoosa County
A Dadeville man faces drug trafficking charges following a chase in Tallapoosa County.
Faulkner University dedicates new mental health center
Faulkner University has formally dedicated its new Faulkner Mental Health Center with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony.
Man seriously hurt in shooting on Norman Bridge Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Norman Bridge Road that left a man seriously hurt.
Life of Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered at funeral in Chicago
From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent church pastors, stories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large at a celebration honoring the late civil rights leader, who was a familiar presence in Alabama over the years.
Baptist Health goes blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for men under 50 and the second for women in that age group.
Equal Justice Initiative opens Montgomery Square
The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative has opened Montgomery Square, its latest Legacy Site downtown.
Life and work of Bernard LaFayette remembered throughout Alabama
Bernard LaFayette, a key figure in Selma who helped efforts that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has died at 85, just days before he was to be honored at the Martin & Coretta King Unity Breakfast.
Big events coming to Garrett Coliseum in March
March is a big month at Garrett Coliseum, with plenty of events for the entire family to enjoy.
Sources: Russia has provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike U.S. military
Sources have told the Associated Press that Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets.
