Juneteenth remembered with events in Montgomery
You have several ways to celebrate the Juneteenth federal holiday in Montgomery.
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
Alexander City man charged in fatal shooting of four-month-old boy
Alexander City police have charged a man with a shooting that killed a four-month-old boy.
College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
A bill that top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports cleared a key vote in the Senate, but SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has argued the bill could invite the very litigation it is intended to prevent.
What’s Happening: June 19-21
You have great ways to celebrate freedom, Father's Day and the Summer Solstice in the River Region this weekend!
Man arrested in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1 in the 500 block of Chatsworth Drive.
Man convicted of enticing a child for immoral purposes in Montgomery
A man accused of pretending to be a social service caseworker to try to lure a child into his car and proposition him for sexual acts has been found guilty of enticing a child for immoral purposes.
Man drowns in Gulf while helping son in Fort Morgan
A man has drowned in the Gulf off of Fort Morgan while trying to help his son, who was struggling while swimming.
Montgomery police seeking car in shooting investigation
Montgomery police need your help as they seek a car they believe is connected to a shooting.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Third person sentenced in credit union ATM robbery in Prattville
A third person has been sentenced to federal prison in the 2024 robbery at a credit union ATM in Prattville.
17 Springs Marketplace in Millbrook to add another restaurant
Another restaurant will be joining Baumhower's Victory Grille at the 17 Springs recreation, shopping and dining complex in Millbrook.
