Police Arrest Suspect in Jewelry Theft
Prattville police has identified and captured a woman who is suspected of stealing $600 worth of jewelry. The woman has been identified as Angelette Sealey, 49, of Maplesville. Police say the theft happened…
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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Fred’s in Marion Among the 159 Stores to Close
Fred's Inc. says it will close 159 underperforming and unprofitable stores in 13 states by the end of May. The list includes 19 stores in Alabama. In our area, the store in Marion is scheduled to close. The Memphis-based company…
Auburn Gymnast Wants Video of Injury to Stop Being Shared on Social Media
A college gymnast is asking social media to stop sharing the video of her devastating leg injuries because "my pain is not your entertainment." Auburn senior Samantha Cerio wrote on Twitter Wednesday that seeing her "knees bent unnaturally in real…
Morning Pledge: Dalraida Elementary School-Ms. Cunningham’s Class
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Mr. Cunningham's 5th grade class at Dalraida Elementary School.
Stabbing In Macon County Leaves One Dead, One Injured
Macon County authorities are investigating a stabbing that left one man dead and sent another to the hospital. Sheriff Andre Brunson says that stabbing happened Wednesday night near Notasulga. The second victim is in critical condition. Brunson says several agencies…
Troy Police Investigating Double Shooting
Troy police are investigating a shooting that left two men injured. The shooting happened just after 7:00 last night at the A&A Carwash in the 600 block of North Three Notch Street. Police say one of the victims was taken…
Growing Weekend Storm Threat
Our Friday will be a fairly decent day of weather as we are forecasting a mix of sun and clouds with afternoon highs generally in the lower 80s. Much of Saturday…
Holocaust Survivors at AUM
Max Herzel and Riva Hirsch both have chilling stories of what happened to them as children. They tell their stories at schools around the country because they want people to know the truth…
House Approves Bill to Ticket Motorists for Lingering in Left Lane on Interstate
The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to ticket motorists who unnecessarily linger in the left lane on the interstate. Dubbed the "Anti-Road Rage Act," the measure says motorists could be ticketed for driving more than a mile-and-a-half in the…
Andalusia Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident with Jeep Driven by 13-Year-Old
A two-vehicle crash at 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, has claimed the life of a Andalusia man. Tommy Jason Sutton, 35, was killed when his 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle struck a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 13-year-old year…
