McCarthy ousted as House speaker in dramatic vote as Democrats join with GOP critics to topple him
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been voted out of the job in an extraordinary showdown, a first in U.S. history.
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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McCarthy ouster vote ahead as he confronts GOP critics in U.S. House
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) is confronting his critics head-on as he faces a historic challenge to oust him from leadership.
Voters in Montgomery’s District 4 deciding runoff for city council seat
Voters in Montgomery's District 4 are deciding who they want to represent them on city council.
Federal judges to hear input on proposed new congressional lines in Alabama
The court will hear input Tuesday on three plans proposed by a court-appointed special master as it prepares to select a plan for use in the 2024 congressional elections.
Nationwide EAS test scheduled for Wednesday afternoon
A nationwide test of the federal emergency alert system will be broadcast Wednesday afternoon to cellphones, televisions and radios across the U.S. Here's what to expect and when.
Judge says freestanding birth centers in Alabama can remain open, despite “de facto ban”
A judge ruled that Alabama cannot shut down freestanding birth centers that meet certain standards, siding with midwives and doctors who challenged what they described as Alabama’s de facto ban on the facilities.
A riled Trump sounds off outside the New York fraud trial that accuses him of lying about wealth
The state of New York's lawsuit accuses former President Trump and his company of deceiving banks, insurers and others by misstating his wealth for years in financial statements.
Football operations suspended at Pike County High School following in-game fight
Football operations at Pike County High School in Brundidge have been suspended following a fight during Friday night's game.
Carmichael Road hotel catches fire in Montgomery
When they arrived, Montgomery Fire Rescue found a two story hotel with smoke and flames visible from the 2nd floor.
AP Top 25 College Football Poll: Alabama rises another spot to No. 11 after Mississippi State victory
Alabama has risen another spot to No. 11 following the Crimson Tide's 40-17 win over Mississippi State on Saturday night.
