Wet End to Work Week
It has been a cold and rainy night, and the rain continues into our Friday. For today, expect a cloudy and chilly day as highs hold close to 50° with periods of…
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
Autauga County Teachers of the Year
On Thursday night, 13 teachers were recognized as "teacher of the year" at their respective Autauga County Schools. At the end of the night, two teachers were selected as overall teachers of the year in…
Idaho Veteran Watches Son Graduate in Montgomery Thanks to Secret Santa
Idaho native and 17 year Air Force veteran Steven Elkins didn't think he would see his son graduate from Air University due to financial constraints. But thanks to a Secret Santa, his…
Woman Charged in Early Morning Fairview Ave. Shooting
Montgomery police have charged Keeva McWilliams, 34, with second-degree assault in reference to the shooting that occurred Thursday morning at about 7:30 a.m. The adult male victim walked in to a business in the 10 block of W. Fairview Ave…
Selma Business Owners Offering Free Buffet to Raise Money to Buy Christmas Toys for Families in Need
Four Selma business owners are holding a fundraiser Friday to raise money to buy Christmas toys for needy children. People can get the full buffet at the Steak Pit restaurant in Selma, at no charge from 4 to 7 pm,…
Member of Montgomery Drug Organization Given 30 Year Prison Sentence
On Thursday, December 5, Cyrus Phyfier, 51, of Montgomery, was sentenced to 360 months (30 years) in prison for multiple drug and firearm related charges, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr., ATF Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson,…
Former Auburn Defensive Back, 9 other ex-NFL players charged with defrauding healthcare program
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ten former NFL players have been charged with defrauding the league's healthcare benefit program. They include five who played on the Washington Redskins, including Clinton Portis and Carlos Rogers. Prosecutors allege the players targeted the Gene Upshaw…
Butler County Superintendent Writes Goodbye Letter to Community
Butler County Superintendent John Strycker announced in September that he would be leaving the Butler County School System. Strycker accepted a job in Jackson County, Mississippi to become the superintendent there. He will remain the superintendent through December. Thursday, Strycker…
MPD Charges 3 with Over 200 Felonies in Vehicle Break-ins
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, around 2 p.m., Montgomery police conducted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was also wanted in connection to multiple vehicle break-ins. Following the traffic stop, Kelviocis Scott, 19, Damontez Franklin, 18, and Audley…
Equal Justice Initiative Announces Free Screenings of “Just Mercy” in Montgomery
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has announced that there will be four free advance screenings of the new Warner Bros. Pictures’ feature film, Just Mercy on December 20, ahead of its January 10, 2020 release in theaters. The screenings, to…
