Todd Upset by Anti-Gay Marriage Resolution Vote
Rep. Patricia Todd accused other lawmakers of using deception to pass a resolution urging an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to ban gay marriage.
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 House Approves Welfare Restrictions
The Alabama House of Representatives has given final passage to a bill aimed at stopping people from using welfare benefit cards at liquor stores, bars, tattoo parlors, psychic networks and strip clubs.
Mother Intervenes in Same-Sex Marriage Suit
The mother of an accident victim is now involved in a federal lawsuit filed by his same-sex partner, who is trying to overturn Alabama's ban on gay marriage.
Bob Howell Out at ASU, Communications Center Not Happening
Alabama State University's proposed on campus state-of-the-art center for communications students is no longer happening.
Elmore County Boy Battling Rare Illness Gets “Magic Moment” Wish Granted
A 6-year-old Eclectic boy gets a big surprise as his "Magic Moment" is revealed.
New Pet Ordinance Requires Elmore Co. Dog Owners to Contain Pets
A new pet ordinance is in place in Elmore County. Dog owners must keep their pets leashed, fenced or contained in some way. But how will the sheriff's office enforce it? We sat down with county officials to find out.
State Parole Board Denies Release Of Drunk Driver
For 14 years, CBS 8 has followed the tragic story of a 12-year-old killed by a drunk driver in Montgomery County and the impact his death has on his family. Today, the state parole board decides if it is time to let the man who killed the boy out of jail. It's a story you'll only see on Alabama News Network.
Animal Shelter Experiencing Extreme Overcrowding
Andalusia's animal shelter is waiving adoption fees, bringing the fee from $92 to $62 in an effort to help with extreme overcrowding.
Allergy Medicine Sales Spike This Spring
Pharmacies in South Alabama are seeing a spike in allergy medication sales as many allergy sufferers search for products to relieve their symptoms.
Gun Bill Fails in Alabama House Committee
Members of a legislative committee have shot down a bill to let people carry loaded handguns in their cars without a concealed carry permit.
