Alabama agrees to forgo autopsy of Muslim inmate scheduled to be executed Thursday
Alabama has agreed to forgo an autopsy on a Muslim death row inmate, scheduled to be executed Thursday, who said it would violate his religious beliefs.
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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Federal prosecutors seek 14-month imprisonment for former Alabama state representative
Federal prosecutors are recommending that former Alabama state Rep. John Rogers be sentenced to 14 months' imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to diverting state grant funds.
Driver killed, two passengers hurt in hit-and-run wreck in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a hit-and-run wreck involving two vehicles that left one person dead and two others hurt.
Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star, dies at 53
Doherty died Saturday, according to a statement from her publicist, Leslie Sloane, given to People magazine. She had had breast cancer for years.
Shock and relief cross party lines as past and present leaders react to shooting at Trump rally
Notable officials, including former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, praised the fast action of the Secret Service and expressed gratitude that the presumptive Republican presidential nominee appeared to be OK.
Alabama Republican Party issues statement on shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement on President Donald Trump and the situation at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say
A local prosecutor said the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead.
Richard Simmons, a fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76
Simmons died at his home in Los Angeles, his publicist Tom Estey said in an email to The Associated Press.
Trump says he is fine after being whisked off stage following apparent gunfire at rally
The Secret Service said in a statement that “the former President is safe.”
Donald Trump whisked off stage in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd
Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.
