Update: Marengo Co. EMA Releases Name of Person Killed in Storm
Marengo County Emergency Management Agency Director Kevin McKinney has confirmed to Alabama News Network the identity of the…
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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Price of Freedom: Tamara McClendon of Lowndes County
Our veteran this week is a retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army. She spent 22 years traveling around the world and now is giving back to veterans in a special…
Dallas Co. District Attorney: “We’ve gotten another gunslinger off the streets for the rest of his life”
A Selma man has been convicted of capital murder for a 2014 shooting. Maurice Pope, 27, has been sentenced to life without parole for a his role in a 2014 armed robbery…
Complete Recruiting Classes for Alabama and Auburn
2020 Alabama Signing Day Roster (25) Name                                       Pos.      Ht.      Wt.        Hometown/Previous School William Anderson Jr.                   LB       6-4      230        Hampton, Ga./Dutchtown Javon Baker                              WR      6-2      195        Powder Springs, Ga./McEachern Brian Branch                              DB       6-0      185        Tyrone, Ga./Sandy Creek Chris Braswell                            LB       …
Local School Closings & Delays
The threat for severe weather on Thursday has prompted some local school systems to delay the start of classes or to close. Here is the latest list: Bullock County Schools - closed Coosa County Schools - two-hour delay Crenshaw County…
Governor Ivey Shares Budget Proposals
Wednesday evening Governor Kay Ivey shared her budget proposals. In the State of the State address Tuesday Ivey called Alabama "strong and growing." Well the budgets reflect that. Legislatures are working with…
What the Tech? Can Hackers Invade Your Home Through Your Lighting System?
A few weeks ago my family was all together watching a movie on the big screen. My kids used to get a kick out of me asking Alexa to "dim the…
Auburn Names New Police Chief
Cedric Anderson has been named the new police chief in the city of Auburn. He will take his new position on March 1. Anderson will replace Chief Paul Register, as Register becomes the city's public safety director. Anderson is a…
Not Guilty: Split Senate Acquits Trump of Impeachment
The U.S. Senate has acquitted President Donald Trump of impeachment, ending only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country and tested civic norms. The proceedings also are feeding the tumultuous 2020 run for the…
