Sunny, Dry Days
TODAY/THANKSGIVING: If you are traveling today, the weather across much of the country will be fine. For us in Alabama, the dry and cooler weather continues today and for Thanksgiving. Both…
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
Local American Legion Feeds Veterans
A pike road American Legion post is giving back to the community this holiday season. American Legion Centennial Post 2019 teamed up with Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church to provide meals for fifty veterans. Volunteers from the popular food delivery…
On Your Side Consumer Alert: CDC Says Don’t Eat Romaine Lettuce
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says U.S. consumers should not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants should not serve or sell any until more is known about an E. coli outbreak. So far, the E. coli…
U.S. Department of Labor Focuses on Worker Safety and Pay During Holiday Shopping Season
As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Wage and Hour Division (WHD) are reminding employers to protect worker safety and pay. “Whether employees are stocking shelves, packing boxes, delivering products,…
Employees of KSRS May Be Eligible for Benefits
Workers of Key Safety Restraint Systems (KSRS), a subsidiary of Joyson Safety Systems, Inc., including on-site leased workers from Manpower and Surge Staffing in Greenville, who were engaged in activities related to the production of steering wheels, molded airbag housings…
Man Dies While Being Arrested by Montgomery Police
A man has died after being taken into police custody. Montgomery police say they responded to a call of a man creating a disturbance and behaving erratically in the 5100 block of Carmichael Road Monday night. They say after he…
Morning Pledge: Prattville Christian Academy-Miss Emerson’s Class
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by Trinity Presbyterian School, is presented by Miss Emerson's 2nd grade class at Prattville Christian Academy.
Cloudy Morning, Sunny and Cooler Afternoon
TODAY/WEDNESDAY: Sunshine returns later today with cooler temperatures as highs hold in the upper 50s to near 60° in most locations. We will drop into the lower and mid 30s overnight…
1 dead, 1 Seriously Injured in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead and another man injured. Authorities say a man was shot and killed in the 4200 block of Woodley Square…
Project Lifesaver Program Helps Locate Lost Senior Citizens
Project Lifesaver has been active in Alabama since 2006. It was implemented after law enforcement officials realized that the most difficult search and rescue missions were for elderly people, and those with…
