Warmer Today, Weekend Storm Threat
The warming trend continues today as afternoon temperatures climb into the lower and mid 70s across South/Central Alabama. Today will feature more clouds than sun and a passing shower is possible…
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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Articles
FEMA Opens 4 Mobile Intake Centers in Lee County
Senator Doug Jones got a first hand look at the devastation today. About 20 agencies and 100 or so people are helping with the recovery effort. The areas of the Beauregard community that took the worst of the EF-4 tornado…
Proposed Gas Tax Increase Moves to House Floor for Vote
A proposed gas tax increase has cleared its first hurdle in the Alabama Legislature. The House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday approved the legislation. It now moves to the full House of Representatives for more debate. Alabama Gov.…
Sen. Doug Jones Tours Tornado Damage, Thanks President Trump
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama) took time this morning to see first-hand the damage from Sunday's tornado that hit the Beauregard community in Lee County. He also took time to thank President Trump for his efforts to help in the…
Morning Pledge: Dalraida Elementary School-Ms. Gason’s Class
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Gason's 1st grade class at Dalraida Elementary School.
Warming Trend Begins Today
WARMER DAYS AHEAD: The warming trend begins today as afternoon temperatures climb into the lower 60s with more sun than clouds. Clouds increase tonight and Friday will be a mostly cloudy…
R. Kelly Now in Police Custody for Unpaid Child Support
Authorities say R&B singer R. Kelly was taken into custody during a hearing in Chicago over unpaid child support. Kelly left the courtroom with his lawyers on Wednesday through a different door than he had entered. His hands weren't cuffed.…
Unemployment Assistance Available for Those Affected by Lee County Tornado
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that workers who became unemployed as a direct result of recent severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Lee County may qualify for unemployment assistance. People who live in or…
TV Station Owner David Woods Enters Montgomery Mayor Race
TV station owner David Woods has announced that he will run for Montgomery Mayor in this year's city elections. The announcement came via an email this morning. Woods is president…
Gov. Ivey to Tour Area Affected by Lee Co. Tornado
Governor Kay Ivey will conduct a flyover tour of damaged areas in Lee County impacted by tornadoes and severe weather on March 3. The governor issued a supplemental State of Emergency on Monday expanding the SOE, issued on February 23,…
