Nice Days Before Storms Arrive Midweek
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Sunny and dry days expected and overall two very nice fall days. Expect cool mornings with 40s and 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s Monday and closer to…
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
Montgomery Police Officer Charged with Enticing 15-Year Old Girl
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated disciplinary actions against a 22-year-old police officer after charging him with enticing a 15-year-old female. MPD charged Stevie Rodgers with one count of enticing a child to enter a house for immoral purposes, (§13A-6-69,…
Morning Pledge: Pike Road Elementary-Ms. Schaefer’s Class
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by Trinity Presbyterian School, is presented by Ms. Schaefer's 3rd grade class at Pike Road Elementary School.
Face 2 Face: Jannah Bailey
Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a “Face to Face” with Montgomery School Board candidate, Jannah Bailey.
Montgomery Man Convicted of Sexually Abusing a Child
A Montgomery man is facing life in prison after sexually abusing a child. Authorities say Denardo Laster was convicted of rape, sodomy, and incest. They say because of Laster's criminal record, he faces a mandatory life sentence without parole. “Denardo…
Attorneys Ask DA to Probe Campaign Donations to AG Steve Marshall
Two Montgomery lawyers are asking the local district attorney to review $735,000 in contributions Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall received from a national Republican group as a possible campaign finance violation. Jullian McPhillips, who has spoken as a campaign surrogate…
Man Found Guilty of 2012 Murder of 9-Year-Old Twins and Babysitter
Deandra Lee has been found guilty of killing 9-year-old twins, Jordan and Taylor Dejerinett, and their 73-year-old babysitter Jack Girdner. The murders occurred in 2012. The victims bodies were found in a Lowndes County field, along Highway 21. According to Lowdnes…
MPD Officer Placed on Leave; Charged with Enticing a Child
A Montgomery police officer has been relieved of duty after being accused of enticing a 15-year-old female. Steve Rodgers, 22, is charged with one count of enticing a child to enter a house for immoral purposes; a Class C felony.…
OSHA Cites Selma Facility After Employee’s Death
Here is the Labor Department press release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Globe Metallurgical Inc. for personal protective equipment violations after an employee suffered fatal injuries at its facility in Selma. OSHA…
Former ALEA Narcotics Officer Sentenced for Computer Tampering and Ethics Violations
Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced the sentencing of a former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) officer to serve 60 days in jail for 13 charges, including 12 counts of computer tampering and an ethics charge of using his public…
