Dump Truck Crashes with Passenger Vehicle on US Highway 80
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency responded to a crash involving a dump truck and a passenger vehicle. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. Monday afternoon. Police say the crash happened on…
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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Two Killed in Mass Shooting in Troy Identified
On Saturday, August 15, five people were shot at Pike County Cattleman's Complex. Police say the shooting happened around 2 A.M. Two of the five victims died from the shooting. Devonta Givens, 25, of Troy and Jhakyndall Johnson, 25, of…
Montgomery Man Killed in Early Monday Morning Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a Death Investigation following the death of Devontae Richardson, 21, of Montgomery. On August 17, around 2 A.M., Montgomery police received a call of a person in the 1200 block of Bassett Drive. At…
Canadian Football League Cancels 2020 Football Season
The CFL has canceled its 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It marks the first year the Grey Cup won't be presented since 1919. The nine-team league announced the move Monday, dashing hopes of a shortened season in the…
Large College Crowds Raise Concerns of COVID-19 Pandemic Safety
Scenes of crowded entertainment districts in college towns are raising new questions about safety during the coronavirus pandemic and whether college football can be played this year. University of Alabama…
Alabama Gas Prices Fall in the Past Week
Alabama gas prices have fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.84/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,348 stations. Gas prices in Alabama are 5.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand…
Montgomery Co. Commission to Seek Legal Opinion as LEAD Academy Asks for Portion of Sales Tax Funds
LEAD Academy is asking for a a portion of Montgomery County's 1-cent sales tax increase. Approved in 2003, the tax was passed in support of public education. Charlotte Meadows, board chair…
Hot Days with Scattered Storms; Watching the Tropics
Our Monday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid-90s, and we will mention the chance for a few showers this afternoon along a weak boundary pushing…
Candlelight Vigil Planned in Prattville in Memory of Shannon Paulk
Family and friends of Shannon Paulk are planning a candlelight vigil in her memory on Sunday. The date marks 19 years since her kidnapping from the Candlestick Park mobile home community in Prattville on August, 16, 2001. She was 11…
Woman Shot in Apparent Domestic Disturbance in Tuskegee
Tuskegee police say a woman suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot in an apparent domestic dispute this morning. Police say they were called to the 300 block of Willow Avenue around 3AM. That's where they say they found…
