2 dead, 4 injured in Thomasville multi-vehicle crash; suspect in custody
One of the victims, 53-year-old Woodie Beck III, was a coach at Wilcox Academy.
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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Between the Tackles LLC joins forces with Alabama CrimeStoppers
This collaboration features the Trench Titans football clinic and camps specifically designed for defensive and offensive linemen, offering young athletes the chance to refine their skills through expert coaching and team-building activities. In addition to fostering athletic growth, the…
Women IN Law Enforcement Group
Women IN Law Enforcement is committed to empowering women to pursue careers in law enforcement. We aim to assist agencies with recruitment, retention, and provide mentorship to women who are currently in law enforcement. The group also aims to…
Moms Demand Action Crimestoppers Partnership
This partnership was recently demonstrated in March 2025, when Moms Demand Action conducted a SMART training event at Crimestoppers, marking a significant collaborative effort to address gun safety and responsible gun ownership. Together, Moms Demand Action and Crimestoppers are…
Duty to Intervene Training
In early April, CrimeStoppers in collaboration with The Tribal Police Department of the Porch Creek Indians hosted a duty to intervene training session for law enforcement officers. The training was held at Crimestoppers at 501 Cloverdale Road Suite 201…
Eight people sentenced in mail, bank fraud conspiracy
The defendants sentenced for mail and bank fraud conspiracy are from Montgomery, Auburn and Opelika.
Conclave to elect a new pope begins as doors to the Sistine Chapel close
The great doors of the Sistine Chapel have closed, with 133 cardinals beginning the secretive, centuries-old ritual of electing a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Most U.S. travelers must now have a REAL ID to fly or to enter federal properties
REAL ID requirements for those flying in the United States or entering federal buildings have now taken effect after nearly 20 years of delays.
Alabama lawmakers approve tax cuts for food, diapers and other items
The bills now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature.
Smokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape
Four former housekeepers of Smokey Robinson allege in a lawsuit that the Motown music legend repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them while they worked for him.
