What’s Happening: February 27-March 1
There are plenty of events happening in the River Region this weekend to bring out your inner nerd if you like learning new things!
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
Pedestrian struck, killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian.
Man shot on Narrow Lane Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Narrow Lane Road that left a man seriously hurt.
Montgomery police looking for theft suspects
Montgomery police need your help catching suspects wanted in a series of shoplifting thefts.
Rash of thefts reported at vacant homes for sale in Montgomery
The Montgomery Area Association of Realtors is warning of a recent rise in thefts at vacant homes that are listed for sale.
Man convicted of child sex charges involving two children in Chilton County
A man has been convicted of child sex-related charges involving two young children in Chilton County.
Hyundai, Kia supplier to expand, add jobs
DAS North America, a company that supplies seat components to Hyundai and Kia, has announced a $77.6 million expansion.
Piggly Wiggly Food For Less to open second Montgomery store
Piggly Wiggly Food For Less is about to open its third store in our area, replacing a former Winn-Dixie.
Safe from the Storm: What are the advantages of Action 8’s Lifesaver Radar?
Action 8 has two Climavision radar systems covering West Alabama. What are the advantages to having those systems to people in that part of the state and elsewhere when severe weather threatens?
Dallas County EMA giving away weather radios
The Dallas County Emergency Management Agency is giving away weather radios to senior citizens and the disabled as we approach the heart of severe weather season in Alabama.
