Census: Alabama More Diverse, A Few Counties Driving Growth
Alabama's population has become more diverse over the last 10 years and a handful of counties helped drive the state's population growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau numbers…
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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August Pattern Persists With Hot Temps, Afternoon Storms, And Active Tropics
Temperatures today will approach the mid 90s by the afternoon, and heat indices could easily approach or exceed 100. Afternoon showers and storms are expected mainly every day. Tropical Depression Fred is barely hanging on, but another Potential Tropical Cyclone is brewing in the Gulf.
NEW Aug 20: “Secret Celebrity Renovation”- Paula Abdul
Forever his girl! Watch Paula Abdul gift her childhood dance teacher with a new state-of-the-art studio on an all-new SECRET CELEBRITY RENOVATION airing 8/20 at 7PM on your local CBS8.
14- Year-Old Girl Accused of Stabbing Student at Alabama High school
McCALLA, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a high school student was stabbed at his school outside Birmingham. The stabbing happened late Thursday morning at McAdory High School in McCalla. Officials say the suspect - a 14-year-old girl - was taken…
Montgomery Police Investigate Thursday Night Shooting that Left 2 Injured
Montgomery police are investigating a Thursday night shooting that left two people injured. The shooting happened around 9:30 in the 52 hundred block of Slash Pine Drive. One woman was shot and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. A…
Alabama Board Bans Critical Race Theory in Classrooms
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama State Board of Education on Thursday voted to ban so-called critical race theory teachings from K-12 classrooms and limit how educators can talk about race in the classroom. Board members approved a resolution titled,…
Officials: Tidal Wave of Virus Cases hits Alabama Hospitals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A “tidal wave” of COVID-19 cases is putting severe stress on Alabama hospitals, medical officials said Thursday, adding the state will likely soon surpass the previous record for hospitalizations. “We need Alabamians to understand we are…
Hot, Humid, Daily Storms, and Fred Eying the Northern Gulf Coast
TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY: Hot and humid weather persist across the state with daily showers and storms in the forecast through the weekend. The days will continue to feature a mix of sun…
D.A. Bailey holds Back to School Bash In Montgomery
The Montgomery county district attorney's office along with other organizations teamed up for a back-to-school bash. There was fun games, live music and food. In addition to the fun, organizers also gave out school supplies and knowledge about resources that can help parents and their children with the transition back into the classrooms.
Visitation Suspended Temporarily at Montgomery County Jail
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is temporarily suspending onsite inmate visitation at the Mac-Sim Butler Detention Facility starting Monday, August 16, 2021. According to a news release, the suspension is as a result of the rise in Covid-19 cases. The…
