Alabama lawmakers approve absentee ballot, anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bills
Governor Kay Ivey signed the absentee ballot bill into law Wednesday morning.Â
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’s Mark Sears & Auburn’s Johni Broome named an AP All-Americans
Alabama senior Mark Sears is named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press while Auburn's Johni Broome picks up third-team All-American honors by the Associated Press.
The Lady Trojans earn a berth to participate in the WNIT
The Troy Lady Trojans will make their first post season appearance since 2022 in the WNIT.
U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas to begin enforcing law to make arrests at border
The U.S. Supreme Court will allow Texas to begin enforcing a law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally while a legal battle over the measure plays out.
Biden, congressional leaders announce a deal on government funding as a partial shutdown looms
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders have reached an agreement on this fiscal year’s final set of spending bills.
Alabama launches hay relief effort for Texas
The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is launching an effort to provide hay for Texas cattle producers who have suffered losses due to wildfires in the Texas panhandle.
Student at Alabama A&M University injured in shooting
A student at Alabama A&M University was injured Monday after exchanging gunfire with a campus police officer, state law enforcement officials said.
Alabama gives DeBoer 8-year, $87 million deal; AD Greg Byrne, hoops coach Nate Oats get raises
New Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer has received an eight-year contract worth at least $87 million, and the school also gave basketball coach Nate Oats and athletic director Greg Byrne raises and extensions.
Georgia man in custody for kidnapping ex-girlfriend in Lee County
The Lee County Sheriff's Office tells Action 8 News that deputies received a call around 10:22 p.m. on March 16 regarding a kidnapping in the 100 block of Lee Road 2063 in the Salem community.Â
5 teenagers arrested in connection to multiple car burglaries in Auburn
The arrests come after Auburn PD received a call reporting a vehicle burglary involving multiple suspects near the 300 block of East Thach Avenue on March 16.
