Candlelight Tours of Alabama Governors Mansion
There is still one more Monday left, to get an up close and personal tour of the Alabama Governors Mansion. The tours are open to the public, and free of charge. 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.
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ADOC: Two Corrections Officers Placed On Leave After Inmates’ Deaths
The Alabama Department of Corrections placed two corrections officers on mandatory leave following the death of two inmates at separate facilities. ADOC Commissioner Jeff Dun said one incident on…
11 Treated Following Chemical Reaction at Montgomery Business
Montgomery Fire/Rescue is on the scene of a hazmat scene in the 2700 block of Gunter Park Drive. Fire officials say 11 people were treated after a chemical reaction occurred at Kinpak, Inc., a…
Very Mild Monday; Rain and Cold Front Tuesday
Not much change in the forecast as we start to the new work week. Today will feature more clouds than sun, with some isolated showers across the state. It will be…
Police: Slain Arkansas Officer ‘Ambushed’ in Patrol Vehicle
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Police say a man who was looking for an officer to kill ambushed and fatally shot an officer who was sitting in his patrol vehicle outside a police station in northwestern Arkansas. Fayetteville police say Officer…
Suspect’s Mother Speaks Out After Alabama Officer Slain
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - The mother of a man charged with killing an Alabama police officer says she doesn't believe her son is capable of committing murder. Alma Jean Applebet told AL.com on Sunday that she didn't think her son…
MPD: 39-Year-Old Male Found Dead Inside Vehicle
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the homicide of a 39-year-old man. According to MPD Cpl. Tyneshia James, officers located a vehicle in the 3500 block of Faro Court around 8:52 a.m. on Sunday that was occupied by an adult…
FBI Says it Presumes Base Shooting was Act of Terrorism
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - The FBI is confirming it is operating on the assumption that the deadly attack at the Pensacola, Florida, naval base by a Saudi flight student was an act of terrorism, while a U.S. official says the…
City Could Put the Brakes on Student Housing in Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - The mayor of Auburn is proposing an ordinance that would put the brakes on any new student housing developments. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Mayor Ron Anders discussed the plan at a recent city council meeting.…
Two People Killed in Bell Street Crash
Montgomery police say two people have been killed in a single-car wreck early this morning. Police say at about 4:30AM, officers and Fire and Rescue responded to the 1600 block of Bell St. Upon arrival, units located the driver and…
