Rain & Strong Storms Possible
STORMY MONDAY: All of Alabama is under some threat for severe storms today. For South/Central Alabama, there is a "marginal risk" (level 1/5) for severe storms for our Monday. Rain and…
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
Former Auburn Football Coach Tommy Tuberville to Run for U.S. Senate
Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville plans to run for the U.S. Senate in Alabama. That's according to sources who have spoken to CBS Sports. The CBS Sports report says Tuberville will run as a Republican. He will challenge Democratic…
Auburn Fans Get Ready for first Final Four Appearance
For the first time in school history, the Auburn Men's Basketball team is in the Final Four. Fans are surprised and anxious but they are enjoying the ride. "I've watched their games and they've just been lights out in shooting…
MPD: Teen Arrested After Taking Toy Gun on School Bus
Montgomery Police have charged a 15-year-old boy with possession of a weapon on school property after they say he brought a toy gun onto a Montgomery Public Schools bus Friday morning. The teen was also charged with harassment after a…
Scattered Rain and Storms Through the Weekend
FOR FRIDAY: The weather will be very mild with highs in the upper 70s, and we should see more clouds than sun through out the day. We will keep scattered showers…
15-Year-Old Charged in Shooting Near Lee High School
Montgomery Police have charged a 15-year-old in a shooting that has left another teen in critical condition. The 15-year-old is charged with first degree assault and discharging a weapon in an occupied building. The shooting happened in the 2800 block…
Fed’s Report Condemning Alabama Prisons: State Vows Action
After the U.S. Department of Justice condemned Alabama prisons for excessive violence and inmate deaths, state officials say they are turning to the enormous task of addressing the problems. The Department of Justice reports the state must take immediate, long-term…
Troy Athletic Director Jeremy McClain Leaving for Southern Miss
Troy University has announced that Jeremy McClain, who has been athletic director since 2015, is leaving for a similar position at Southern Mississippi. "Jeremy McClain is not only a good man -- in my opinion, he is one of America's…
Higher Education Day in Alabama
About 1000 students representing all 14 of Alabama's public universities were in the capital city to remind lawmakers that higher education is critical to the states economy. "higher education, people with their college…
Richard Bollinger Not Running for Alabama House Seat After All
Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger has confirmed to Alabama News Network that he won't be running in the Alabama House District 74 special election after all. The reason is that he doesn't live in the district. Bollinger told Alabama News…
