Buckmasters Expo 2021 Begins in Downtown Montgomery
It's one of the biggest events of the year in Montgomery. The annual Buckmasters Expo runs from Friday through Sunday at the Montgomery Convention Center at the Renaissance downtown.
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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Opelika Police Investigate 2 Gas Station Burglaries
Tuesday, August 17, Opelika Police began investigating burglaries that happened at the Sunco Service Station at 300 Columbus Parkway and the Marathon Gas Station at 1001 Columbus Parkway. 3 Suspects have been seen on camera forcing their way into…
Alabama’s July Unemployment Rate 3.2%, Well Below July 2020
Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington have announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally-adjusted July 2021 unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Jackson Hospital Updates Visitor Policies in Response to COVID-19 Case Surge
Montgomery's Jackson Hospital and Clinic has updated its visitor policies in response to the continued recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
ADPH Encourages Vaccinations for Alabama Children as Cases Begin to Surge
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has reported a large increase in cases of COVID-19 in children at this time of year compared to 2020. ADPH says statewide at least 50 children have been hospitalized and 9 children have…
Mike Richards Out as Host of Hit TV Game Show “Jeopardy!”
Producer Mike Richards stepped down as the upcoming permanent host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week.
2 Swimmers Die after Being Pulled from Ocean in Gulf Shores
Two swimmers have died after being pulled from the ocean in Gulf Shores, authorities said. Fire officials on Thursday announced the deaths of the swimmers, who died Tuesday afternoon. They were swimming in a section of beach without lifeguards when…
Biden backs Woodfin in Birmingham Mayoral Race
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden has endorsed Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin for reelection. Biden called Woodfin one of the great young leaders of the country. Biden praised Woodfin's record on virus response, job creation, and fighting for…
Above Average Rain Chances Through the Weekend
BETTER RAIN CHANCES: A weak upper trough is in place across the state, bringing colder air aloft, which is promoting higher rain chances across the state today. Scattered to numerous showers and…
Two Men Shot Near Lee High School Thursday Night
Montgomery police say two men were shot near Lee High School Thursday night.
