Yet Another Warm Afternoon
We have another potentially record warm afternoon in store for us today, but warm afternoons won't be going anywhere anytime soon... #alwx
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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Articles
UPDATE: Suspected Gun That Led to School Lockdowns in Eclectic Was a Bluetooth Device
Eclectic Police Chief Richard Head told WAKA 8 Thursday morning that the suspected gun that led to school lockdowns on Wednesday was actually just a Bluetooth device.
Standout Brandon Miller gets Alabama’s Support, Scores 41 Points in Overtime Win over South Carolina
Brandon Miller, who finished with 41 points, scored the decisive basket with 0.9 seconds left in OT as SEC-leading Alabama beat South Carolina 78-76.
Green Scores 23, Broome 19 as Auburn Beats Ole Miss 78-74
Auburn beat Mississippi 78-74 Wednesday night after blowing a 12-point second-half lead.
Potential Record Warmth Today!
After several days in the 80s, we have a chance of breaking temperature records across the area today... #alwx
15-Year-Old from Auburn Charged with Making Terrorist Threat
Auburn police say a 15-year-old has been arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat.
18-Year-Old Killed in Pike County Crash
An 18-year-old has been killed in a one-car crash in Pike County.
Prattville Firefighters Battle House Fire
Prattville firefighters spent much of Wednesday afternoon battling a house fire.
Univ. of Alabama: Brandon Miller Not a Suspect in Shooting, Remains on Basketball Team
The University of Alabama said that leading scorer Brandon Miller remains an “active member” of the No. 2-ranked Crimson Tide and is not considered a suspect in a fatal shooting that took place near campus last month.
Elmore County High School Placed on Soft Lockdown Wednesday
Elmore County High School and other schools in Eclectic were placed on soft lockdown Wednesday after police got a report that someone had seen two juveniles with a gun on the streets of Eclectic.
