Funeral Arrangements Announced for MPD Detective Killed
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the MPD detective who was killed earlier this week. Montgomery Police announced that a memorial service for Detective…
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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Gov. Ivey Awards Grant for New System to Aid Child Abuse Victims
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $375,000 grant to establish a statewide network that will ensure that victims of child abuse receive immediate and professional medical care and other assistance. The grant will enable the Children’s of Alabama and the…
Hyundai Donates Over 20,000 Face Masks to Montgomery Area Healthcare Providers and Community
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) has donated 20,000 face masks to the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), as well as 400 acrylic face shields to Montgomery area health care providers. HMMA donated 20,000 form-fitting, washable fabric face masks to…
Dangerous Heat Levels Today, and Likely Through the Weekend
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT: Dangerous heat levels are expected today and the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in effect for much of West, Central, and South Alabama today. The…
Pay It Forward: Madison Holley of Luverne
The Vance Law Firm and Alabama News Network are honoring Madison Holley of Luverne. She is a seventh grade student who set up a lemonade stand to raise money for first responders…
Tuskegee will wait to play, SIAC Suspends sports through Fall
ATLANTA, Ga. (July 9, 2020) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has made the very difficult decision to extend the suspension of all sporting and championship events through the Fall of 2020. This…
Florence Cauthen Named New County Administrator for the Montgomery County Commission
Florence Cauthen has been named County Administrator for the Montgomery County Commission. She steps into this new role after serving as Interim Administrator since January. Cauthen is the first woman to hold the position for the county and comes with…
John Lewis: Good Trouble Film Screening at Capri Theatre Virtual Cinema
Thousands of Protest, 45 arrest, and 33 years in Congress. The film "Good Trouble"  is screening  at the Capri Theatre Virtual Cinema. Good Trouble highlights the Freedom Rides and the life of Alabama Native and Civil Rights Activist John Lewis.…
Clanton Mayor Dies of COVID-19
The city of Clanton has announced the death of their mayor, Billy Joe Driver. Driver was 84-years-old. He died Thursday, July 9 after being admitted to the hospital last week for COVID-19 treatment. Driver had been the mayor of Clanton…
Man Wanted for Stealing Gun and Credit Cards Out of Car in Wetumpka Arrested
The Wetumpka Police Department has announced that Dewayne Allen Barnes is in police custody. Investigators say Barnes was taken into custody on Thursday, July 9, by the Millbrook Police Department. Barnes was identified by CrimeStoppers as a suspect in a…
