National Organization highlights minority athletes in the River Region
Minority Baseball Prospects, a National Organization that highlights minority baseball and softball players around the country, held an event at Montgomery's Riverwalk Stadium.
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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Brian Snitker, who managed Atlanta Braves to 2021 World Series title, won’t return to dugout next season
Brian Snitker, who managed the Atlanta Braves to the 2021 World Series championship as the highlight of almost a half-century with the organization, will not return to the dugout next season.
Government shutdown begins as U.S. Senate fails to pass budget plan
A federal government shutdown has started because the U.S. Senate failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running past the October 1 deadline.
Pay It Forward: Melodie Trammell of Montgomery
Melodie Trammell works fulltime at the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama helping cancer patients get the care they need.
Federal government on brink of first budget shutdown in almost seven years
Democrats and Republicans are angrily blaming each other for a looming federal government budget shutdown, refusing to budge from their positions.
Alabama Forestry Commission issues Fire Danger Advisory
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory due to dry conditions and the lack of rainfall in the weather forecast.
Montgomery Police Department holds promotion ceremony for dozens of officers
The Montgomery Police Department is celebrating the promotion of dozens of officers.
Heart of Alabama Food Bank cuts ribbon on new refrigerated truck
The Montgomery-based Heart of Alabama Food Bank, the largest in the state, has cut the ribbon on a new refrigerated truck to allow it to serve more people.
Selma City Council passes budget of more than $21 million
The Selma City Council has passed a new budget, which totals more than $21 million.
Alabama Public Charter School Commission gets grant of nearly $30 million
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
