Interstate 85 widening project in Montgomery scheduled to start Monday
The Alabama Department of Transportation is ready to start widening Interstate 85 in Montgomery, with work scheduled to start Monday.
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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Montgomery man sentenced to more than 21 years on federal drug trafficking conviction
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison after being convicted on five federal drug trafficking charges.
ONLY ON 8: Preview of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has once again partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the upcoming Great Alabama 650 race.
Train derails in Chilton County town of Maplesville
A train derailment in Maplesville has led to a street closure.
Town of Pine Level takes next step in growth
The Autauga County town of Pine Level, which was incorporated in 2023, is taking a new step in its growth.
Alabama, Auburn teaming up once again to fight hunger in the state
The rivalry between the University of Alabama and Auburn University is one of the biggest in college football, and student leaders at both campuses are teaming up to help fight food insecurity throughout the state.
Dr. Jack Hawkins hosts final Chancellor’s Golf Tournament before retirement
It's a bittersweet time for many at Troy University as their beloved Chancellor, Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., played for the last time in the 26th Annual Chancellor's Golf Tournament.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery Whitewater hopes to reopen in March
Officials at Montgomery Whitewater say they hope to reopen the 120-acre outdoor recreation complex in March.
Man sentenced in deaths of the “Voice of Auburn Tigers” and his wife is re-arrested
The man who was sentenced in the deaths of Auburn University sports announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife has been re-arrested.
Action 8’s Tickled Pink postponed until October 17
Action 8's "Tickled Pink" event, which has become a cherished Montgomery tradition in the fight against breast cancer, has been postponed due to the chance for rain.
