Pay It Forward: Gwenita Ponder of Montgomery
Gwenita Ponder receives the Pay It Forward award for all she does for others.
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.
Articles
Court: Hyundai Supplier in Alexander City Must Stop “Oppressive” Child Labor Law Violations
The U.S. Labor Department says it has a federal court order to stop SL Alabama from using child labor.
Actress Angela Lansbury Dies at 96
Angela Lansbury died at her home in Los Angeles, five days shy of her 97th birthday.
Sunny Warm Tuesday; Rain and Strong Storms Return Tomorrow
After another chilly morning, we are seeing a big warm-up across Alabama as temperatures will surge into the mid 80s this afternoon. Expect plenty of sunshine most of the day, but clouds should begin to increase today. Tonight, expect increasing clouds and it will not be as cool with temperatures only falling into the 60s.
Alabama Broadcasters Association Virtual Job Fair: October 17-21
If you think the only job at a television station is in front of the camera, you're missing some great opportunities!
Rain Finally Back in the Forecast
Today will bring slightly warmer temperatures to the area as highs will be in the upper 70s to the lower 80s under a sunny sky. Tomorrow will be another warmer day with highs in the mid 80s for most locations across Central and South Alabama.
Dry Start to the Week; Rain Returns Wednesday
We're continuing our streak of warm and dry days into the week, but rain is back in the forecast! #alwx
AP Top 25 College Football Poll: Alabama Falls to No. 3
Georgia took back the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press college football poll from Alabama after being bumped out last week by the Crimson Tide, which slid to No. 3.
WATCH: Deion Sanders, Eddie Robinson Jr. Trade Barbs after Alabama State-Jackson State Game
Jackson State coach Deion Sanders and Alabama State's Eddie Robinson Jr. had a tense exchange during their postgame handshake Saturday night after the Jackson State Tigers' 26-12 win over ASU.
Macon County Deputy Injured in Overnight Wreck
A Macon County Sheriff's deputy has been injured in an overnight wreck on Interstate 85.
