Local leaders remember life of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rev. Jesse Jackson touched many lives in our part of Alabama over the years. He is being remember by local leaders after he died at the age of 84.
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
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at age 84
American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson passed peacefully Tuesday morning, according to family.
Alabama State blows out Mississippi Valley on the hardwood
Alabama State earns their 9th win of the season against Mississippi Valley.
Vigil for a man on death row held at the Alabama Governor’s Mansion
Dozens of people show up for a vigil at the Alabama Governor's Mansion to support a man on death row.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Judge dismisses lawsuit Autauga County sheriff filed against county commission
A lawsuit that Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell had filed against the Autauga County Commission over conditions at the jail and other issues has been dismissed.
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95
"The Godfather," released in 1972, established Robert Duvall as one of the most in-demand performers of Hollywood, who had many classic roles over the decades.
Parade, Pledge Signing to Mark Higher Education Day in Montgomery
The Higher Education Day parade will feature mascots, marching bands, flags and students representing Alabama’s 14 public, four-year universities.
Sixth Annual Kite Festival Brings Multicultural Celebration to Montgomery
Community members are encouraged to bring their own kites to the sixth annual Kite Festival on Saturday, Feb. 21.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUGSHOTS 02/01/26 – 02/15/26
Check out the Montgomery County Mugshots from 02/01/26 - 02/15/26. All are innocent until proven guilty.
Tyler Reddick wins Daytona 500 in car owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan, six-time NBA champion, is now a Daytona 500 winner, too, with Tyler Reddick at the wheel.
