U.S. Marshal: Violent Fugitive Captured in Montgomery
The U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force says a fugitive wanted in several Alabama cities has been captured in Montgomery.
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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UPDATE: Escaped Alabama Inmate Recaptured in Brundidge
The search has ended for an inmate who escaped from the Elba Work Release Center who was sentenced for theft of property in Pike County.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford Recalls Pickup Trucks
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford Motor Co. is recalling some pickup trucks because replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
WHO Says COVID Is No Longer a Global Emergency
The World Health Organization says that even though the COVID emergency is over, the pandemic hasn't come to an end.
Alabama Senate Advances Smaller Tax Rebate Proposal
The proposed rebates are about one-fourth the amount that Gov. Kay Ivey proposed in her State of the State address.
Fire Heavily Damages Montgomery Apartment Building
A building at a Montgomery apartment complex has been heavily damaged by fire.
Cloudy and Spotty Showers for Friday
Our streak of sunny and calm days will end today, as clouds and rain will be in the forecast today. #alwx
Man Suspected of Killing His Manager at Georgia McDonald’s Also Suspected of Killing Two Family Members
A man recorded by a security camera fatally shooting his manager at a Georgia McDonald's is also suspected of killing his mother and grandmother.
Alabama Inmate Who Escaped with Jailer’s Help Enters Plea Deal
An Alabama inmate charged in the death of a jail official who helped him escape pleaded guilty Thursday to escape in exchange for having the murder case dismissed.
Man Dies in Montgomery House Fire
A Montgomery man has died after being involved in a house fire.
