Former Longtime Alabama State Rep. Alvin Holmes Dies at 81
Former Alabama state Rep. Alvin Holmes of Montgomery has died at the age of 81. Holmes had been the longest-serving member of the Alabama House…
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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Two Montgomery House Fires Under Investigation
The Montgomery Fire Department is investigating two house fires that happened this morning. The first fire happened at approximately 1:44 a.m. Fire units responded to a fire at a home in the 1500 block of Marlowe Drive. Smoke and flames…
Montgomery Police Searching for Robbery Suspects
The Montgomery Police Department wants to find the suspects wanted in a robbery investigation. Detectives say the robbery happened on Friday, October 30, in the 2400 block of East South Blvd. The Montgomery Police Department needs help with identifying…
Elmore County School Supt. Issues Statement on COVID-19 Cases
Elmore County School Superintendent Richard Dennis has issued a statement regarding COVID-19 cases in the school system. According to the latest dashboard report from the Alabama Department of Public Health, there are 46 cases in the school district. Here is…
Clemson-Florida State Game Postponed Hours Before Kickoff
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) leaves the field with his teammates after Clemson lost to Notre Dame 47-40 in two overtimes during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt…
LACEUP – Crenshaw, Pike Lib Win AISA Titles plus AHSAA Quarterfinals
AHSAA 2020 State Football Playoffs Quarterfinal Results CLASS 1A Linden (13-0) 35, Sweet Water (8-3) 6 Brantley (13-0) 21, Maplesville (9-4) 19 Berry (11-1) 42, Brilliant (7-6) 21 Pickens County (10-3) 40, Hubbertville…
Driving or Flying, Ways to Travel Safe this Holiday Season
The holiday season has always been one of the busiest times of the year to travel. This year, because of the pandemic, ensuring your safety is critical whether flying or driving. If…
Spokesman: Trump’s eldest son tests positive for Coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) - A spokesman says President Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the Coronavirus. The spokesman says the younger Trump learned his diagnosis earlier this week, has no symptoms and has been quarantining. Trump…
What the Tech? Find a Seasonal Job in the Pandemic
In a normal year, college students home for the holidays could find work in local restaurants, shops and stores. 2020 is no normal year of course, and many of those students will…
Shelby, Reed Applaud Air Force Decision to Base Grey Wolf Helicopters at Maxwell Air Force Base
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed are applauding the U.S. Air Force for deciding to base a Flight Training Unit of MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters…
