Another Heat Advisory, Daily Storms, and Possibly Fred
Looks and feels like August in Alabama as the forecast will not be changing much day to day this week. Each day will feature a mix of sun and clouds while afternoon…
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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Police: Suspect Fatally Shot Dog During Motel Break-In
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a father and son broke into an Alabama motel room and fatally shot the victim's dog, prompting an hours-long standoff with one of the suspects. The Tuscaloosa Police Department says 43-year-old Wade Alan Christian…
Man, Woman Hit by Bullet While Wrestling Over Gun at Church
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — A gun went off in an Alabama church as a man tried to disarm a woman, wounding them both, police said. Linda Walker entered the sanctuary of Amity Baptist Church in Mobile with a gun after…
Pears’ Family Plans to Sue Elmore County Sheriff’s Office For Wrongful Death
The Pears family and their attorney held a press conference today to announce their plans to sue the elmore county sheriff's office. Andy and Mary Pears says their son did not have to die following an encounter with Elmore County Sheriff's Deputies last month, and they want justice.
Alabama AD Greg Byrne Optimistic About Full Capacity At Football Games
The University of Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne spoke to the Montgomery Rotary Club and said reduced capacity for the upcoming season is not even a discussion right now.Â
ASU Volleyball: Lady Hornets return to the court, releases 2021 schedule
MONTGOMERY, Ala. | After opting out of competition prior to the spring 2021 season, Alabama State volleyball returns to the court this fall, looking to return to the top of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) standings.Alabama State has won six of the last eight championships, including four consecutive before missing last season. For more ASU Hornets news, visit AlabamaNews.Net!
Arrest Made in Shooting Death of Goodwater Man
Coosa County Sheriff Michael Howell confirmed to Alabama News Network that an arrest has been made in the shooting death of a man in Goodwater Sunday night.
Wetumpka Man Arrested on Felony Warrants in Auburn
Auburn police say they have arrested a Wetumpka man on felony warrants, charging him with burglary and promoting prison contraband.
Elmore County Schools Looking for Substitute Bus Drivers
The Elmore County school system is starting the school year in need of substitute bus drivers. It's a problem they say is common throughout the state.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Mathway
The kids are going back to school and that can only mean one thing to parents: you're about to have homework.
