Another Spring-Like Day, but Change is on the Way
After the chilly start to the day, we are warming up nicely under a sky full of sunshine. Most locations this afternoon are seeing temperatures surge to near 70°.
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.
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Peach Park Says Peach Crop Is Looking to Get Adequate “Chill Hours” This Year
The recent weeks have seen some cold days and nights. This may not be ideal for you, but at Peach Park in Clanton they are hoping for those low temperatures as they rely on the winter months in order to have a good peach crop.Â
City of Montgomery calls incoming inland port facility an economic game changer
In what the City of Montgomery calls an economic game changer for the Central Alabama region, a multimillion dollar port facility is coming to Montgomery.Â
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Make Murder Arrest
Montgomery police say they've charged a man with killing a 19-year-old woman in early January.
FDA Gives Full Approval to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
U.S. health regulators have now given full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Letterboxd
APP OF THE DAY: "Letterboxd". It's a social network for movie lovers and series bingers, which may help you find streaming movies and shows you like faster than ever.
Sheriff: Two Men in U.S. Illegally Are Charged with Killing Three People in Chilton County
Chilton County Sheriff John Shearon says two men who are in the U.S. illegally are now charged with killing three people last year.
UPDATE: $5,000 Reward Offered in Disappearance of LaDarrien Wheat
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has announced that a $5,000 reward is being offered in the hopes of finding LaDarrien Wheat.
Auburn’s Davis resigns as Offensive Coordinator
Austin Davis is resigning as offensive coordinator at Auburn for personal reasons.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival receives American Rescue Plan grant
The arts in our community took a huge hit because of the pandemic including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival who didn't have any shows, but now ASF is receiving funding to get back to where they once were.
