Safe From The Storm: Remembering Hurricane Opal, 25 Years Later
Some people may think Montgomery and the rest of Central Alabama is too far inland to get the effects of a hurricane. But Hurricane Opal came right through Montgomery in 1995, leaving…
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
What the Tech? How to Start a New At-Home Career
We've looked at some ways to earn money online before, taking surveys, driving for Lyft or Uber and while you can certainly pick up a little extra money doing that, you…
Council on Substance Abuse (COSA)
COSA’s mission is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of the disease of alcoholism, other drug addiction diseases, and related problems. As a member of the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America (CADCA), COSA’s programs and services designed to: PREVENT or DELAY the onset…
Auburn University at Montgomery
The staff of Counseling and Health Promotion Services (CHPS) provides different levels of support to AUM students. Currently enrolled students are provided free, professional and confidential counseling services through individual and group counseling appointments. Meeting with a counselor is a…
The Wellness Coalition
The Wellness Coalition provides health care access services primarily to the River Region’s non-elderly adults who have chronic diseases (diabetes, heart disease, asthma, obesity and others) and no health insurance.
Jackson Hospital
Jackson Hospital is committed to the River Region community as we stand on the frontlines fighting against COVID-19. Keeping patients healthy and safe is central to our mission.
Mental Health America in Montgomery
Our national organization, is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit. It was founded in 1909 by Clifford W. Beers, a former mental patient and author of A Mind That Found Itself. Today, Mental Health America is dedicated to addressing the needs…
State Bureau of Investigation Looking for Answers in Crenshaw County Officer-Involved Shooting
On Wednesday, May 27, at the request of Crenshaw County Sheriff Terry Mears, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are investigating an officer‐involved shooting. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30PM, Wednesday, May 27,…
