Alabama National Parks Attract Thousands
A new report from the National Park Service says the national parks in Alabama had nearly 718,000 visitors in 2012.
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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Union Springs Police Chief Clarence Wheeler Steps Down
Clarence Wheeler is now the former police chief of Union Springs. Wheeler submitted his resignation tonight at a city council meeting pending retirement.
Montgomery’s Most Wanted
Tony Garrett with Montgomery area Crimestoppers tells us there are 3 top cases that need to be solved.
Prattville Police Revamp Neighborhood Watch Program
CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery are beginning a new project -- it's called "Taking Action Against Crime. We are teaming up with local law enforcement officers and Crimestoppers in an effort to help fight the crime rate -- in Prattville, police need your help to revamp neighborhood watch groups.
Expansions Lead To Crime Prevention
Greenville Police and the Butler County Sheriff's Office say they have expanded parts of their departments. There are now school resource officers in all Greenville public schools and sheriff's deputies are patrolling the streets 24 hours a day. Authorities say the expansions are cutting back on crime.
Former University of Alabama President Dies
University of Alabama officials say former President, Joab Thomas, has died at the age of 81.
Alabama Lawmaker Wants Firearms Sales Tax Holiday
An Alabama lawmaker is looking to create a sales tax holiday for consumers buying guns and ammunition.
Autauga County Man Indicted on Murder Charges Appears in Court
An Autauga County man indicted on murder charges makes an appearance in court. Richard Tyus's bond was revoked after he failed a drug test.
8 Inmates Injured in Alabama Prison Brawl
Alabama Department of Corrections officials say eight inmates were injured during a fight at the Elmore Correctional Facility.
Former Alabama Senator Barron Seeks AG As Trial Witness
Alabama's attorney general is fighting efforts by former state Senate leader Lowell Barron to call him as a defense witness in Barron's trial on campaign finance charges.
