CFP Rankings: Ohio State Jumps Alabama to Take No. 2 Slot
The College Football Playoff rankings for November 23 have Ohio State jumping Alabama to take the No. 2 slot. Alabama is now No. 3.
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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Ohio steel company to build $30M plant in Alabama, 100 jobs
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — An Ohio-based steel manufacturer is expanding its business to Alabama. Gregory Industries will invest $30 million to build a 325,000-square-foot facility on 83 acres (33 hectares) in the Elm Industrial Park in Athens, Alabama. The new…
Birmingham Zoo Mourns Death of Kwanza, an African Lion
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A 16-year-old male African lion at the Birmingham Zoo died Tuesday after being diagnosed with lymphoma. The Birmingham Zoo and its staff had been closely monitoring and treating the animal for age-related health issues, including kidney…
Group Finds Site Linked to Tribes Seeking Return of Remains
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal advisory committee found evidence to culturally link remains and funerary objects taken from an ancient settlement in present-day Alabama with seven Native American seeking  their return. Tuesday's ruling could help efforts to have the…
Warming Trend Before Showers Return Late Thanksgiving
Sunny, dry weather continues today with a good supply of sunshine, we expect a high today in the low to mid 60s. Tonight will be another cold one with widespread 30s.
Cecil Hurt, Longtime Sports Editor at The Tuscaloosa News, Dies at 62
The Tuscaloosa News reports that its well-known and longtime sports editor Cecil Hurt has died.
ON YOUR SIDE: Dollar Tree to Raise Prices to $1.25 on Most Items
Faced with the rising cost of goods and freight, discount retail chain Dollar Tree says it will be raising its prices to $1.25 for the majority of its products.
Magical Christmas Toy Drive: South University Goes on Shopping Spree
South University is doing its part to make the 8th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive another success. University leaders joined Alabama News Network on a shopping spree to help buy toys for The Salvation Army of Montgomery.
U.S. to Release 50 Million Barrels of Oil to Help Lower Gas Prices
President Joe Biden is ordering 50 million barrels of oil released from America's strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs.
Montgomery Christmas Parade to Return on December 10
The City of Montgomery will once again present a Christmas Parade this year. Last year's parade was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
