Govan sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama
Govan was sworn in Friday after his confirmation by the United States Senate on May 18, 2026.
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.
You can follow Jamey and submit story ideas and questions on X at @jameytucker.
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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man wanted for attempted murder in Lowndes County turns himself in
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call police or CrimeStoppers immediately at 334-215-STOP.
Two men injured in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that injured two men.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two inmates in Perry County now in custody, 2 still remain at-large
The inmates, who were from Dallas County, escaped the facility around 1:00 a.m. Saturday.Â
Central Alabama Nurses Honor Guard Gives Fallen Nurses a Final Tribute
An organization in Central Alabama is making sure nurses, who have cared for people during their most joyful moments and their most painful ones, are honored after death.
Columbus, GA woman arrested for robbery in Lee County
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones tells Action 8 News that around 1:12 p.m. Friday, his officer received a 911 call in response to an armed robbery at the Dollar General on Lee Road 246.Â
Federal court: Alabama can use State Senate map passed in 2021
Governor Kay Ivey has called a special session for those races, which makes the results from the May 19 primaries now void.Â
18 Greatest Golf Holes in the River Region: Legislator #15
Sports Director Lindsey Bonner talks with Robert Trent Jones Capitol Hill Director of Golf, Will Fisher to learn all about number 15 of the Legislator Course.
Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that execution by nitrogen gas does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
18 Greatest Golf Holes in the River Region: Legislator #3
Sports Director Lindsey Bonner talks with Robert Trent Jones Capitol Hill Director of Golf, Will Fisher to learn all about number 3 of the Legislator Course.
