Eight Shot Overnight in Montgomery in Separate Shootings
The Montgomery Police Department says eight people have been shot in a string of shootings from late Friday night through early Saturday morning.
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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On Your Side Consumer Alert: About Two Million Dehumidifiers Recalled over Fire Risk
The dehumidifiers were sold at Lowe’s, Costco, Walmart and other retailers from February 2009 through August 2017 for between $120 and $430.
Alabama Dept. of Corrections Says It Can Now Use Nitrogen for Executions
Alabama says it has finished construction of a system to use nitrogen gas to carry out death sentences.
Montgomery District 4 Council Member Offering Incentive to Help Clean The Streets
District 4 Montgomery City Council member Audrey Graham says her idea to keep her district clean will pay off in more ways than one for the people she represents.
Montgomery Zoo Cancels Zoobilation Fundraiser Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The Montgomery Zoo has announced that it has canceled its Zoobilation fundraiser due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. The event was scheduled for September 16.
Arrest Made in Macon County Double Murder
An arrest has been made in a double murder that happened nearly two weeks ago in Macon County. Sheriff Andre Brunson said the United States Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and sheriff's deputies arrested 24-year-old Leon Cannon,…
What the Tech? How to Find College Scholarship Money Using an App
This is the time for high school seniors to begin searching and applying for college scholarships. There are thousands of available college scholarships that most students will never find out about.
What the Tech? How to Clean Out Your Old Emails Quicker from Gmail
You can delete emails that take up an unbelievable amount of space in your Gmail account. That can be a long boring process unless you know a few tricks.
What the Tech? Should You Use an App to Save Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card?
We are all going to be asked to show proof of vaccination at some point. That could be at a football game this fall, a concert, airport, restaurant.
State Health Officer: COVID-19 Cases Jump, ICU Beds Nearly Full
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris held a briefing on the status of COVID-19 in Alabama. While cases have jumped, so have the number of people deciding to get their vaccinations.
