Court Revives State Bid to Seize Cash and Gambling Machines
The Alabama Supreme Court is reviving the state's attempt to keep about $94,000 in cash and hundreds of alleged gambling machines seized from a west Alabama gaming center.
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 Unemployment Rate Drops to Six Percent
Alabama's unemployment rate is down to 6 percent.
Tuskegee Airman Lowell Steward dies at 95
Lowell Steward, a former member of the Tuskegee Airmen who flew nearly 200 missions over Europe during World War II, has died in California. He was 95.
President Obama says SONY Made a Mistake in Canceling ‘The Interview’
President Obama says Sony Pictures Entertainment made a "mistake" in canceling its planned release of the movie "The Interview" following a destructive cyber attack the U.S. government says was launched by North Korea.
Update: House Fire Family Gets Helping Hand from Community
A happy update for you - after we ran a story about a family losing everything in a house fire, some "Good Samaritans" have come forward to help out.
Prattville Trinity United Methodist Church Puts on Flash Mob at Chappy’s Deli
Diners at Chappy's Deli in Prattville got more than they paid for when they found themselves in the middle of a flash mob.
Elmore Co. Supt. Finalists Interview Before Public
Elmore County Schools is a step closer to getting a new superintendent. The final two candidates spent the day in open-public interviews for the job.
Salvation Army Gives Gifts from Magical Christmas Toy Drive
Christmas Day is a week away, but in Montgomery, the giving spirit is in the air. The Salvation Army gave toys, stockings and food to hundreds of people in need this holiday.
Prison Guard Facing Drug Charges
Authorities believe a state corrections officer arrested with a half-pound of marijuana may have planned to distribute the drug inside the prison where he worked.
Former Gov. Don Siegelman Denied Release from Prison
A judge has denied former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman's request to get out of prison while he continues to appeal his 2006 bribery conviction.
