Auburn Teen Behind Bars for Multiple Theft Charges
Auburn Police arrested 19-year-old Caiden Nicholas Taft of Auburn on April 22. Taft was wanted for multiple charges theft related. The Auburn Police Division says officers responded to a call in…
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 Department of Corrections Employee Has Been Arrested for Multiple Child Solicitation Charges
Alabama Department Of Corrections (ADOC) employee Connor Grier, 20 of Deatsville, Alabama, was arrested on Monday, April 20 by the Elmore County Sheriff's Office on child solicitation charges. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers says that…
Significant Threat for Severe Weather Today
MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SEVERE STORMS LIKELY TODAY: Please stay weather aware today as yet another very dangerous and significant threat for severe weather could impact Alabama today. No two events are…
Inmate at Elba Community Based Facility Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has confirmed today that an inmate at Elba Community Based Facility (Elba) in Elba, Alabama, has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the fourth confirmed and third active case of COVID-19 among the inmate…
Dalraida Church of Christ Sends Thousands of PPE’s to Harlem Hospital in New York
Brandon Hardin is a nurse that answered New York City's call for help with the Coronavirus pandemic. Brandon is in charge of a 147 person nursing unit that works specifically with Coronavirus patients. In a…
Wilcox County to Open Drive-In Clinics Starting April 27
Wilcox County Health Department will be offering drive-in COVID-19 testing clinics. The testing will be held at 107 Union Street, Camden, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For an appointment, you are to call  (334) 682-451…
Update: Suspect Cleared of Possible Theft Charges
 UPDATE: Wetumpka police have notified CrimeStoppers that Daniel Hendricks visited the Wetumpka Police Department in reference to an investigation into the fraudulent use of a debit card. After speaking with investigators, police say Hendricks is no longer a suspect.  …
ASU to Hold Virtual Graduation for Spring Class of 2020
Alabama State University’s Class of 2020 graduates will be recognized in a virtual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 1, at noon (CST). The ceremony will recognize all undergraduate and graduate candidates, as well as the Golden Class of 1970. President…
Macon County Prepares for the Severe Weather That’s Expected Thursday
Along with most of the River Region, Macon County is preparing for another severe weather day on Thursday, April 23. In preparation for the severe thunderstorms, hail, and damaging winds that are expected, the county is sanitizing shelters and making…
Airline Traffic Down 95% from 2019
Airline traffic is down 95% from what it was a year ago. Airlines are paying out more in refunds than they are taking in from new ticket sales. No one knows how long it will be before most people feel…
