Georgia Man Dead After Getting Caught in a Rip Current
Orange Beach marine police say 36-year-old Tywan Barnes of Atlanta got caught in a rip current Wednesday afternoon.
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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Autauga County Sheriff’s Office has a New Boat
Sheriff Herbie Johnson unveiled a brand new boat, fully equipped with sonar.
Copper Tubing Plant Featured in Bentley Ad Opens
A Chinese copper tubing company celebrated its opening Wednesday in Wilcox County.
NASA Testing Next-Generation Rocket in Huntsville
Engineers are conducting tests on a model of NASA's next-generation heavy lift rocket in Huntsville.
UAB Hospital Late to Report Deadly Outbreak
The state says UAB Hospital was late in reporting an outbreak of deadly legionella bacteria that infected patients.
ASU Professor Remembers Maya Angelou
Dr. Tonea Stewart says she had thought the day she heard of Maya Angelou's death would be hard. She tells us about a time she met Angelou while she was a faculty member at Jackson State in Jackson, Mississippi, and she entertained the literary legend at her home.
Community Reacts to Alabama Accountability Act Being Overturned
A Montgomery judge has overturned the Alabama Accountability Act, saying parts of the act are unconstitutional.
Alabama Wins Second Straight NCAA Golf Title
Alabama won its second straight NCAA golf title Wednesday, beating Oklahoma State 4-1 in the final at Prairie Dunes.
SEC Prepares For Recruiting Reform, Creates Model
The Southeastern Conference is preparing for the possibility of recruiting reform, change the football powerhouse would rather avoid.
Authorities Destroy Illegal Moonshine Still in Bullock County
Alabama Beverage Control Agents destroy a moonshine still in Bullock County -- the third one since March.
