Tuskegee Police Make Arrest in Fatal Shooting
Tuskegee police have made an arrest in a fatal shooting.
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
What the Tech? Beware of Hidden Cameras in Vacation Rental Properties
The idea that somebody might be watching you inside a vacation rental property is not far-fetched. It does happen and many times, the hidden cameras are discovered after the renter has been in the house or condo for a few days.
Alabama House Approves General Fund Budget with Pay Raise for State Workers
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a record general fund budget that includes a 4% pay raise for state employees.
Committee Advances “Divisive Concepts” Bill to Alabama House without Debate
An Alabama legislative committee has advanced a bill that would ban “divisive concepts” in classroom lessons and state diversity training, including that white people should feel guilt over the actions of their ancestors.
Niagara Bottling to Create 50 Jobs in Opelika with New Production Facility
Beverage maker Niagara Bottling LLC plans to open a new production facility in Opelika that will create 50 jobs.
Montgomery Police Investigate Shooting Near MPD Headquarters
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened near police headquarters downtown.
Scattered Showers and A Few Strong Storms Today
Scattered showers and storms will remain in the forecast today as the upper low rotates across the state. A “marginal risk” for severe storms remains across South/Central Alabama, and this is due to the cold air aloft, which could allow for some storms to produce large hail later today. Highs today will be closer to 70°.
NEW CW SERIES: “WOULD I LIE TO YOU?”
The stars align for the CW's "Would I Lie to You?" with Aasif Mandvi as host, Matt Walsh and Sabrina Jalees as team captains and a stellar line-up of celebrity guests. Catch the new series premiere on April 9 at 7:30pm on your local CW Montgomery!
Pike Road School Board Announces New Superintendent
Dr. Keith Lankford has been named the third superintendent of Pike Road Schools. At a called board meeting on March 15, the Pike Road Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Dr. Lankford.
Local Man Turns Life Around after Serving 37 Years in Prison
Originally given life without parole after being convicted of first degree robbery, Ronald McKeithen says he's blessed someone noticed his case and did something about it. "I hadn't talked to a lawyer in…
