National Park Service Awards $2.5 Million to Preserve Alabama HBCUs
The National Park Service says it will help preserve historic buildings on the campuses of Alabama's historically Black colleges and universities.
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
Rabid Fox Bites Prattville Resident
The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed that a Prattville resident has been bitten by a rabid fox.
Work Starts Monday on Interstate 65 Bridge over Alabama River in Montgomery
The Alabama Department of Transportation is planning to start repairs on the I-65 Alabama River Bridge in Montgomery on Monday evening.
Troy Football Packs the Vet
Troy football is looking to pack the Vet. Alabama News Rising Anchor David Lamb spoke with atheltics director Brent Jones.
UPDATE: GoFundMe Set Up for Family of Elmore County Man Killed in Tower Collapse
A GoFundMe donation campaign has been set up for the family of an Elmore County man who was killed when a communications tower fell.
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in July 4 Homicide
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in a man's shooting death on July 4.
Biden Signs Executive Order to Protect Abortion Access, Condemns Supreme Court
President Biden signed an executive order to try to protect access to abortion under mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to be more forceful in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Hot for Today and Tomorrow, Heat Relief On The Way
A Heat Advisory is still in effect until tomorrow until 7pm, but strong to severe storms will arrive tomorrow as well to break the heat! #alwx
Strong Storms and a Heat Advisory
It is another very hot and very humid day with highs in the mid to upper 90s, and dew points are in the low to mid 70s. The combination of hot temps and high humidity is causing heat index values over 105° and the Heat Advisory continues today and tomorrow for most of Alabama.
Attorney Fred Gray Receives Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Attorney Fred Gray was honored today with the presidential medal of freedom, the highest award a civilian can receive. The crowd erupted as attorney Fred Gray is awarded the presidential medal of freedom.
