Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Honors Autauga County Deputy
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has awarded Autauga County Deputy Jeffrey Chandler with the title of Autauga County Sheriff’s Office 2020 CrimeStoppers School Resource Officer of the Year.
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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Four People Shot, One Dead at Funeral in Ft. Deposit
The Ft. Deposit Police Department is investigating a shooting. The shooting occurred at a funeral at Meadow Wood Cemetery on Saturday, June 26. According to police, the shooter was removed from the funeral for disruptive behavior. He later got into a confrontation at the cemetery where he shot four people. Jerry Gibson died from his injuries in the shooting.
Prattville’s 4th of July Celebration Starts Saturday, with Fireworks Sunday
The city of Prattville has a long list of Independence Day celebrations that will start early Saturday morning.
Pike Road’s 4th of July Summerfest Celebration Scheduled for Thursday
One of this year's first 4th of July celebrations will be Thursday in Pike Road.
ADPH: Pike County Still at Very High Risk for COVID-19
While the Alabama Department of Public Health says the vast majority of the state is now at low risk for COVID-19 cases, officials say that is not true in Pike County.
Rep. Bill Poole Announces He’s Running for Speaker of the House
Rep. Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa, on Tuesday announced that he is running for Speaker of the House following Rep. Mac McCutcheon’s announcement that he plans to retire at the end of his term in 2022. “I have spoken with Speaker McCutcheon to thank him for all that he has done and continues to do for the people of Alabama. I have pledged to him my continued support during the next 18 months of his leadership of the State House of Representatives,” Rep. Poole said.
AAA: 4th of July Travel to Be Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
If AAA's prediction comes true, it would be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, after what was recorded in 2019. It would indicate a big rebound from 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic kept many people at home.
What the Tech? How to Protect Yourself from Online Fundraising Scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning people who want to send money to relief efforts in the Surfside condominium collapse that scammers are trying to intercept their donations.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Paste Keyboard
A five-year-old utility app almost no one had heard about had suddenly lept over every other app in the App Stores to hit #1 in the most downloaded chart.
What the Tech? Can You Get Your Personal Information Removed from the Internet?
It’s critical to stay at the top of your personal and private information. Check your credit reports frequently. Some hackers and cybercriminals can find enough information to take out a credit card in your name or the name of your children.
