Alabama executes man for a 1991 murder
Demetrius Frazier, who was convicted of murdering a woman after breaking into her Birmingham apartment as she slept, was executed by nitrogen gas.
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.
You can follow Jamey and submit story ideas and questions on X at @jameytucker.
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What’s Happening: February 7-9
You can celebrate the Valentine's Day season and all sorts of other fun things this weekend in the River Region!
Troy Hall of Fame Athletics Director Johnny Williams passes away at 68
The Troy community mourns the passing of Hall of Fame Athletics Director Johnny Williams. Williams served as Athletic Director from 1994 until 2004
Ryan Grubb named Alabama’s Offensive Coordinator
Alabama Head Football Coach Kalen DeBoer named Ryan Grubb Alabama's new Offensive Coordinator. Most recently before coming to Tuscaloosa Grubb spent one season with the Seattle Seahawks.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to offer incentives for federal workers to resign
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to encourage federal employees to resign from their jobs by offering them financial incentives.
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures helps sponsor bill to broaden health care coverage
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Alabama) has announced that he is a lead co-sponsor for a bill to expand health care coverage to millions of Americans who are uninsured.
Montgomery-area transportation planners want your ideas
The Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization wants your input in a transportation survey as it develops a Regional Safety Action Plan which would cover portions of Montgomery, Elmore and Autauga counties.
Trojans fall to James Madison
The Trojans fall to James Madison on the road 64-61. Troy moves to 15-8 overall on the season and 8-4 in Sun Belt play.
Troy Women’s Team tops Old Dominion
The Trojans take down Old Dominion 83-80 and improve to 15-9 on the season and 9-3 in Sun Belt play.
Troy tabbed to finish second in the Sun Belt Preseason Coaches Poll
The Trojans enter the season second on the Sun Belt Preseason Coaches Poll.
