Morning Pledge: Macon East Academy-Ms. Johnson’s Class
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Johnson's 4th grade class at Macon East Academy.
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
Rain and Storms in the Forecast
The warm front moves north through the state today and we are going to maintain the threat for rain and occasional storms across the area. We could deal with a few…
MPS Board Votes No on Charter School Contract
The Montgomery County School Board voted no Tuesday to a contract offer that would have put the charter schools conversion in motion. Members of the board said they did not…
Contract for Charter School Conversion Fails to Pass at Montgomery County School Board
A contract to convert some Montgomery Public Schools into charter schools failed to pass at a meeting of the Montgomery County school board this afternoon. The proposed contract was presented by the Montgomery…
Update: Montgomery Escapee Recaptured in Birmingham
Alabama News Network has learned that an escapee from Montgomery has been recaptured. The Alabama Department of Corrections says 48-year-old Fleurette Esmerelda Martin was caught around 7:30 this morning in Birmingham by the Birmingham Police Department. Martin was reported missing…
Linden Newspaper Editorial Comes Under Fire for Supporting the KKK
The publisher and editor of The Democrat-Reporter newspaper in the Marengo County town of Linden is coming under fire for an editorial he wrote that calls for the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan as a way to clean up…
Morning Pledge: Macon East Academy-Ms. Thomas’ Class
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Thomas' 3rd grade class at Macon East Academy.
Wet Times Ahead
RAINY, COOL TUESDAY: Rain becomes widespread across Alabama today as the front over South Alabama begins to creep northward as a warm front. Today will still be very cool over much…
More Attendees Announced for 2019 Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma
Organizers of the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma have announced the names of more people who will be coming to this year's event from across the country. The list includes…
Randolph Co. Teacher Accused of Rape Asks for Bond to be Lowered
The lawyer for a Randolph County High School teacher accused of raping a 15-year-old student is asking for a reduction in his client's $1.5 million bond. David Brenton Burkhalter, 30, is on administrative leave from his teaching job after his…
