What’s Happening: September 26-28
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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.
Articles
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Several arrests made in Covington County shooting
The Covington County Sheriff's Office says several arrests have been made after a 16-year-old boy was shot in Red Level.
Wetumpka man killed in pickup truck crash in Elmore County
A Wetumpka man has been killed after crashing his pickup truck in Elmore County.
Greenville man sentenced to federal prison for illegal gun possession
A Greenville man has been sentenced to federal prison for being a felon in possession of a gun.
Auburn police arrest man for burglary, lying to police
Officials say on September 20, officers responded to an attempted burglary near the 2900 block of Sandhill Road.
Lawmaker proposes stronger protections for Alabama public officials, candidates
The proposed legislation would also raise penalties for harassment and harassing communications.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: More details released about Montgomery shooting that injured three people
Montgomery police have now released more information about a shooting off of Atlanta Highway that left three people injured.
Montgomery charter school closes temporarily due to illness outbreak
A Montgomery charter school is closed for the rest of the week due to an outbreak of illness.
Horse confirmed to have rabies in Coffee County
State health officials have confirmed a case of rabies involving a horse in Coffee County.
CITY ELECTIONS: Frank “Chris” Lee defeats Tuskegee Mayor Tony Haygood
Tuskegee City Council member Frank “Chris” Lee has defeated incumbent Tony Haygood in the runoff for mayor.
