Orlando Jones to speak at Alabama State’s Founder’s Day celebration
Television, film and digital media personality Orlando Jones will be the keynote speaker at Alabama State University’s 2026 Founders’ Day Ceremony.
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.
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Don't let the cold weather keep you cooped up at home. There's still a lot to do across the River Region this weekend!
40,000 pounds of food donated to Heart of Alabama Food Bank in honor of nation’s 250th birthday
In celebration of the country's 250th birthday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making major donations across the nation, including to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank in Montgomery.
Montgomery 8th grade students learn important health lessons
Some Montgomery 8th grade students got to learn all about health and fitness from professionals.
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would stop government shutdown
Democrats and the White House struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Ryan Grubb talks Alabama offense 1-on-1 with Action 8
Action 8 spoke one-on-one with Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb as he heads into his second season with the Crimson Tide.
Alex Golesh comments on college eligibility
In the wake of Alabama's Charles Bediako being reinstated and fully eligible to play college basketball, Auburn Head Football Coach, Alex Golesh, comments on how this could affect college football.
Cusseta man arrested in domestic violence-related incident
Sheriff Jones says deputies responded to the home in the 1800 block of Lee Road 270 to conduct a welfare check on the family.
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures discusses school funding in Troy
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Alabama) traveled to Troy to speak on the importance of education and funding for state schools.
Should Alabama only offer driver license exams in English?
AÂ bill in the Alabama Legislature would require all state driver's license exams to be offered only in English.
