Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham named National Sheriff of the Year
Sheriff Cunningham was chosen from more than 3,000 sheriffs nationwide.Â
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
Vicki Lammon, owner of Vicki’s Lunch Van, passes away
The owner of a well-known burger restaurant in Montgomery has died.
Montgomery Art Guild Members’ Show Opens Sunday in Downtown Montgomery
Art lovers are invited to a free reception which will showcase dozens of works by Montgomery Art Guild members on Sunday, February 8.
Man injured in Montgomery shooting
Police tell Action 8 that officers responded around 3:37 p.m. Tuesday to the 2000 block of Upper Wetumpka Road in reference to a person shot.
Two people injured, suspects arrested after Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating after two people were shot Tuesday evening.
Ft. Deposit finally swears in new mayor, most of town council
Ft. Deposit has now sworn in a new mayor and most of its town council after having to hold elections for a second time.
Three men face arson charges in Marion fire
Authorities in Perry County have arrested three Marion men on arson charges.
Ex-husband of former First Lady Jill Biden charged with killing wife
The ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their Delaware home.
YMCA Opens Registration for Stride for Kids Race and Spring Soccer
The YMCA's 13th annual Stride for Kids Race is set for April 11, 2026, and will include a 5K and a one-mile fun run.
WATCH: Mayor Steven Reed outlines city progress so far in 2026
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says the city is experiencing positive momentum in public safety, emergency response, infrastructure investment, housing affordability and downtown development.
