Snakes take the spotlight at Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo
Most rodeos have horses and cattle, but for more than 60 years, folks in Opp have held their unique rattlesnake rodeo.
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 Senate advances proposed regulations on pharmacy benefit managers
The Alabama Senate has voted unanimously in support of a bill to require minimum reimbursement rates to community pharmacists, which supporters say is critical to protecting independent pharmacies in the state.
Johni Broome of Auburn, Cooper Flagg of Duke unanimous picks to lead the AP All-America team
Auburn's Johni Broome and Alabama's Mark Sears both earning AP First Team All-American honors.
Johni Broome earning All-American Honors from the NABC and the USBWA
Auburn Forward, Johni Broome, earning First Team All-American honors from both the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the United States Basketball Writers Association.
Group wants state to drop sales tax on groceries
Members of Alabama Arise Action are calling on the Legislature to eliminate the sales tax on groceries.
Two-alarm fire damages Montgomery apartment building
A two-alarm fire has left a Montgomery apartment building with extensive damage.
What’s Happening: March 21-23
You have the chance to remember the 60th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march of 1965 this weekend.
Camden man killed in Wilcox County crash
A Camden man has been killed in a single-vehicle crash in Wilcox County.
Millbrook police warn of phone scam
Millbrook police are warning of a phone scam that appears to be seeking personal information.
Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions
At a signing ceremony, Trump blamed the department for America’s lagging academic performance and said states will do a better job.
