Two contraband arrests made at state prison in Barbour County
Two people have been arrested on contraband charges at Easterling Correctional Facility in Barbour County.
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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The Pike Road girls golf team received a proclamation at Pike Road Town Council for its fourth straight state title.
Lee County man arrested on sexual assault charge
He is being held in the Lee County Jail on no bond, pending an Aniah's Law Hearing.
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Details are limited, but Dadeville police say the shooting happened Friday morning on College Street.
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