Funeral Held for Well-Known Pastor
Jared Decker, the pastor of Grandview Pines Baptist Church in Millbrook was laid to rest today. Decker died suddenly on December 28 after fainting in his home. He was 35 years…
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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Virginia Congresswoman Displays Transgender Pride Flag Outside Her Washington Office
A newly elected Virginia congresswoman is displaying a transgender pride flag outside her Washington office. Rep. Jennifer Wexton is a Democrat from the 10th District in northern Virginia who was sworn in Thursday. The pink-, blue- and white-striped flag is…
Suspect in 2017 Troy Armed Robbery Arrested in Dothan
Tyrez Mathis, 19, was arrested yesterday at his residence in Dothan with assistance from the Dothan Police Department. Mathis was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Robbery 1st degree. Mathis was identified as one of three suspects involved in the…
New Trial Ordered for Inmate on Death Row for 15 Years
The Alabama Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for an inmate who has been on death row for 15 years. Justices on Friday reinstated a lower court's order granting a new trial to Emanuel Aaron Gissendanner because his defense…
California Businessman Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Bribe Alabama Lawmaker
On Friday, January 4, G. Ford Gilbert, 71, of Carmichael, California, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to commit bribery of a state official, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr., Postal Inspector in Charge of the Houston…
Morning Pledge: Macmillan International Baccalaureate Magnet Academy-Ms. Simmons’ Class
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by Trinity Presbyterian School, is presented by Ms. Simmons' 4th grade class at Macmillan International Baccalaureate Magnet Academy.Â
Rain Finally Ending Today
Rain will finally end across Alabama from west to east today, but clouds linger with a high in the 50s. Look for clearing tonight as a nice surge of dry air…
Judge Upholds Charges Against Ex-Auburn Coach Chuck Person
A New York judge has upheld criminal charges alleging former Auburn assistant coach Chuck Person accepted bribes from a financial adviser to steer athletes his way. U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska said there was enough evidence to let the case…
Roy Moore Files Lawsuit After Appearance on Comedy Show
Former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore says he didn't know he was dealing with comedian Sacha Baron Cohen when he agreed to appear on a television show. Moore filed a multi-million defamation lawsuit over his appearance on "Who is America?"…
Spokeswoman: State Sen. David Burkette Admitted to Hospital; Condition Improving
A spokeswoman says an Alabama state senator admitted to a hospital for an undisclosed medical problem is alert and stable.A spokeswoman says an Alabama state senator admitted to a hospital for an undisclosed medical problem is alert and stable. Alabama…
