Opelika student in custody after bringing gun to school
Officials with the Opelika Police Department say around 3:00 p.m., a 16-year-old student was found in possession of the firearm.
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.
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Autopsy reveals cause of death for Gene Hackman and his wife
Authorities revealed Friday that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home.
Opelika High School names new athletic director
Craig Montel currently serves as Opelika Middle School's athletic director, head 7th grade football coach, head baseball coach and PE teacher.Â
Man arrested in three separate incidents, including murder
Eric Scott is currently in the Montgomery County Detention Facility.
Woman dies in Montgomery house fire
Firefighters were called around 11:00 p.m. Thursday to the 6900 block of Sandfield Drive on a possible structure fire.Â
Auburn fires women’s basketball coach Johnnie Harris after 12-18 season
Auburn has fired women’s basketball coach Johnnie Harris, who had gone 58-63 in four seasons.
Florida stuns No. 19 Alabama women in 2nd round of SEC Tournament
Florida freshman Liv McGill scored 29 points as the No. 19 Alabama women fell to 0-8 this season when trailing after three quarters
Top three finalists named for MPS superintendent position
The next round of interviews will take place Monday, March 10 at the Montgomery Public Schools Leadership Center.
What’s Happening: March 7-9
This weekend is a huge weekend in the city of Selma.Â
Man arrested in Lee County shooting
The shooting happened around 11:32 p.m. on February 25 in the 200 block of Lee Road 375 in the Valley community.Â
