Republican Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the House
Johnson, of Louisiana, was picking up support from most all Republicans anxious to put the past weeks of tumult behind and get on with the business of governing.
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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AP Source: Tickets purchased in the name of suspended Michigan staffer to two SEC title games
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Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal
U.S. House Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday.
Jenna Ellis becomes latest Trump lawyer to plead guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia’s election
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Michael Cohen testifies against Trump in fraud trial; Trump: “Proven liar”
Former President Trump's fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen testified in court that he worked to boost the supposed value of Trump's assets to “whatever number Trump told us to."
Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for U.S. House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minnesota) abruptly abandoned his bid to become U.S. House speaker, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination.
Two people killed in Macon County crash
A two-vehicle crash has killed two people in Macon County.
Juvenile shot on Carter Hill Road in Montgomery
A juvenile was shot Tuesday morning on Carter Hill Road in Montgomery.
