Amari Niblack commits to Texas
After announcing he was entering the transfer portal, Alabama tight end Amari Niblack committed to Texas.
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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Lady Tigers fall at Vanderbilt
The Lady Tigers fall 53-50 at Vanderbilt and move to 12-6 on the season.
Jaylin Williams’ perfect shooting night helps No. 13 Auburn beat Vandy 80-65
Jaylin Williams hit every shot he took scoring 17 of his 21 points in the first half as 13th-ranked Auburn coasted to its 10th straight victory routing Vanderbilt 80-65 Wednesday night.
Adam Winegarden joins the Troy Coaching Staff
Troy names Adam Winegarden to the football coaching staff where he will serve as the director of leadership and high school relations.
Georgiana woman killed in Lowndes County crash
A Georgiana woman has been killed in a single-car crash in Lowndes County.
Alabama defensive back transfers to Auburn
Former Alabama defensive back Antonio Kite makes the switch to Auburn after one season with the Tide.
South Alabama elevates offensive coordinator Major Applewhite to head coach
South Alabama has promoted offensive coordinator Major Applewhite to head coach. Athletic director Joel Erdmann announced the former Houston coach as Kane Wommack’s replacement two days after Wommack left to become Kalen DeBoer’s defensive coordinator at Alabama.
Opelika police looking for suspect accused of enticing a child
The incident happened on November 1 around 3:10 p.m. in the area of Video Street and Wittel Avenue.Â
Montgomery planetarium to reopen next week
City of Montgomery officials tell Action 8 News that the grand reopening event will take place on January 27.Â
Fire officials urge residents to use safety precautions when using space heaters
Officials say to also only use a space heater if its at least 3 feet away from combustible materials, such as furniture, bedding and curtains.
