Former Dallas County Deputy Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault While on Duty
A former Dallas County Sheriff's deputy has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman while he was on duty.
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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Last Sunny and Calm Day for a While
Thursday will be filled with sunshine but clouds and rain will be in the forecast for the next several days... #alwx
Alabama Senate Approves Ban on College Level Transgender Athletes
Alabama could soon join other states that ban transgender women from playing on female sports teams in college, under legislation nearing final approval in the state.
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban “Divisive Concepts”
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced GOP-backed legislation to ban the teaching of so-called "divisive concepts” in classroom lessons and training sessions for state workers.
Rain Chances Return Friday
As high pressure continues to settle into the River Region, expect a beautiful warm and sunny Thursday. Tonight will be clear and quite cool, with overnight low temperatures falling into the upper 40s. Thursday will be another day of blue…
Ohio Gambling Regulator Halts Betting on Alabama Baseball
Ohio's top gambling regulator has barred licensed sportsbooks in the state from accepting bets on Alabama baseball games after a report warned of suspicious gambling activity.
Investigators: Sex Offender in Oklahoma Kills Six People, Then Himself
An Oklahoma sex offender shot six people in the head and then himself, authorities say.
State Trooper, Another Person Hospitalized after Macon County Incident
An Alabama State Trooper and another person were taken to a hospital after an incident in Macon County.
Alabama Native Calvin Davis, Olympic Medalist in 400 Hurdles, Dies at 51
Calvin Davis, the Olympic bronze medalist in the 400 hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Games, has died. He was 51.
UPDATE: Atlanta Police Capture Suspect in Atlanta Medical Facility Shooting that Killed One, Injured Four Others
Atlanta police say they have apprehended a man who allegedly opened fire inside the waiting room of an Atlanta medical facility, killing one woman and injuring four others Wednesday.
