WATCH: Carrington Hodge named the 2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama
Hodge was one of 41 contestants from around the state to compete for the title this year.Â
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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Homicide investigation underway after victim dies in shooting on Westview Drive
Officers found 37-year-old Andrew Russell, of Montgomery, Thursday with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
Montgomery police investigate two separate shootings
No suspects have been arrested in either case.
UPDATE: Elmore, Coosa and Hale Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Tornado Relief
Tornado victims in Elmore, Coosa and Hale counties can now join those in Dallas and Autauga counties in being eligible for federal help.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Identify Woman Shot and Killed Near Zelda Road
Montgomery police have identified the woman shot and killed near Zelda Road.
What the Tech? Watching Movies on Streaming vs. DVD
If you're a serious movie buff or if you're creating a home theater experience, there is something better than streaming. A DVD.
Cool and Cloudy Friday; Rainy Weekend
Clouds will be overhead for the majority of our Friday, but rain will return Saturday... #alwx
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association welcomes DYW contestants and host moms
The Preliminary Rounds get underway Friday night.
Wetumpka Marks Four Years Since Devastating Tornado
As people across our area start the recovery process from last Thursday's tornadoes, people in Wetumpka are marking four years since a tornado left part of their city in ruins.
What the Tech? What Is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is being banned from some school-issued devices nationwide because the software program is too human.
