Inmate convicted of murder escapes Staton Correctional Facility
30-year-old Jordan Andrew Thomas escaped around 11:00 a.m. Monday.
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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Montgomery Regional Airport hosting TSA PreCheck event this week
The pop-up event, which offers eligible travelers the opportunity to enroll in the expedited screening program, will take place starting today and running through Friday, August 11.
Montgomery man convicted on federal drug and ammunition charges
This is the second time Salter has been convicted of these same charges.
Extreme heat and humidity along with strong/severe storms today
An Excessive Heat Warning is in place until 9pm today along with the chance for strong to severe storms this afternoon. #alwx
Help support Ellis Eskew & Shane Butler at the 2023 Sink-a-palooza
Money raised benefits the Prattville YMCA and the Coach-A-Child Scholarship Fund.
Man dead in Prattville homicide
Officers responded around 2:00 p.m. Sunday to the 600 block of Covered Bridge Parkway.
Multiple arrest warrants issued after fight at Montgomery Riverfront
Police were called around 7:00 p.m. Saturday to the 200 block of Coosa Street on a disturbance.Â
Alabama National Guard promotes general
Huntsville police captain and former NYPD officer Michael Izzo has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the Alabama National Guard during a ceremony in Montgomery.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.55 billion with no winner Friday night
Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner.
Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appeared to promise revenge
The Justice Department has asked a federal judge to step in after former President Donald Trump released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him.
