Valiant Cross Academy First Graduating Class
Valiant Cross Academy is hosting their first Graduation, May 24th 2022. 29 young men will be finishing out their 7 years at the academy and starting the next chapter in their lives.
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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Another Hot Day Before Rain and Storms Return this Weekend
Today will feature a sunny sky and hot temperatures for mid to late May in Alabama. Highs this afternoon again be in the low to mid 90s, which are almost ten degrees above average for this time of year. Late this afternoon, a few showers may develop across South Alabama, but most of Alabama will remain dry until the weekend.
Montgomery Police Investigating Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday morning that left a woman injured.
The CW Announces its NEW Seven Night Primetime Schedule for 2022-2023
The CW Network will launch its seven-night 2022-23 primetime schedule in the Fall of 2022 with a strategic mix of new and returning original scripted series and alternative programming. Including details about the cancelation of the beloved CW show Riverdale.
UPDATE: Alabama Coach Nick Saban Apologizes for Calling Out Texas A&M for Using NIL Deals to “Buy Players”
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has now apologized for calling out Texas A&M, saying the school was “buying” players with name, image and likeness deals.
Hot, Hot, Hot!!!
The upper-ridge continues to hold over the Deep South, meaning the rest of this week will continue to feature sunny, dry, and hot conditions.
Alabama’s ‘New’ Way of Collecting Election Results
The polling offices will be using tabulation equipment that is not connected to any internet or bluetooth devices. Officials say this will ensure that there is no voter fraud or electronic tampering with the votes collected.
Biden Invokes Defense Production Act for Baby Formula Shortage
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and has authorized flights to import supply from overseas.
What the Tech? What is the Social Network Platform “Twitch”?
Twitch says an average of 31 million people view videos on the platform at least once a day.
Wetumpka Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Child Sexual Exploitation Case
A Wetumpka man has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child and transferring obscene material to a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney.
