Bicyclist struck, killed in Tallapoosa County
An Alexander City man riding a bicycle has been struck and killed in Tallapoosa County.
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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Man charged with killing father in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says a man is charged with killing his own father in Ramer.
Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues unveiled at Alabama Capitol
Statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller have been unveiled on the grounds of the Alabama Capitol.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile coming to Montgomery
An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be rolling into Montgomery for the week of October 27.
Convicted killer Anthony Boyd executed for 1993 capital murder
Convicted killer Anthony Boyd has been executed by the State of Alabama for a 1993 capital murder case.
NBA head coach and player charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat have been arrested along with more than 30 other people in a takedown of two gambling operations that authorities say leaked inside information about NBA athletes and rigged poker games backed by Mafia families.
U.S. Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
The U.S. Senate rejected bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week.
What’s Happening: October 24-26
If you like pickles, there's a big event just for you, but if you don't, there's still plenty to do in the River Region this weekend!
Pike Road welcomes new McDonald’s restaurant
After months of construction, McDonald's has now opened in Pike Road.
Montgomery church contributing to the fight against cancer
Montgomery's New Hope Missionary Baptist Church is contributing to the fight against cancer.
