U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, one of President Trump's closest allies in Congress, has died after a “brief and sudden illness,” at the age of 71.
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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Motorcyclist killed in Elmore County crash
A two-vehicle crash in Elmore County has left a motorcyclist dead.
17-year-old drowns at Jackson Lake in Millbrook
Millbrook Police Chief P.K. Johnson tells Action 8 News that around 11:14 a.m. Saturday, his officers and firefighters responded to a possible drowning.
Crash in Bullock County leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
It happened around 9:00 a.m. Friday on Alabama 110 near the 18 mile marker, approximately 12 miles west of Union Springs.
Montgomery man arrested after chase ends on Woodmere Boulevard
Officers assigned to the Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Castle Ridge Road in Montgomery.
Pedestrian hit on Coliseum Boulevard in Montgomery
It happened around 12:45 p.m. Saturday in the 800 block of Coliseum Boulevard.
Man sentenced to life in prison for November 2022 kidnapping and murder
Montgomery County District Attorney Azzie Oliver tells Action 8 News that Judge Tiffany McCord sentenced Jeffrey Pruitt to life in prison for his involvement in the crime.
Fire destroys vacant building in West Montgomery
It happened around 6:46 p.m. Friday in the 1600 block of Mobile Road.
Black bear spotted in Montgomery
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources confirmed to Action 8 News that the bear was seen near Forest Avenue Academic Magnet School.
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