What’s Happening: August 25-28
There’s a lot happening in our area from August 25-28!
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
Tuskegee University Names New Baseball Coach
Tuskegee University has announced the hiring of a new head baseball coach.
Pike Road Schools Changes Policies for Athletic Events
Pike Road Schools has announced changes to its policies regarding attendance at athletic events.
Alabama Republican Party Issues Statement on Arrest of Perry Hooper, Jr.
The Alabama Republican Party has issued a statement regarding the arrest of Perry Hooper, Jr., of Montgomery on a first-degree sex abuse charge.
Search for Missing Person on Lake Martin
Alabama Marine Police are searching for a missing person on Lake Martin.
Montgomery Hit-and-Run Leaves One Pedestrian Dead, Another Injured
Montgomery police are investigating a hit and run that left one pedestrian dead and another one injured.
Another Cloudy and Soggy Day
Clouds and rain continue today across Alabama, and some localized areas of flooding are concern. Rain is possible at anytime and anywhere so continue to keep the rain gear handy.
Reaction To The Brawl At Cramton Bowl
Last Saturday, Lanier and Lee high school faced off in their first football game of the season at Cramton Bowl. During the game multiple fights broke out, this has some residents hesitant to attend another event.
What the Tech? MoviePass Tries to Make a Comeback
This week, former MoviePass subscribers received an email announcing it is coming back under new management on Labor Day weekend.
What the Tech? Online Subscription Overload Could Be Wasting Your Money
Many people have over two dozen online subscriptions -- some they may not even remember. And it's costing them a small fortune.
