Record Highs Continue to Fall
SO LONG SWEATEMBER, HELLO HOTOBER: Yes we are heading deeper and deeper into fall, but the weather will not be changing as we end one month and start the next. 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.
You can follow Jamey and submit story ideas and questions on X at @jameytucker.
Articles
Georgiana PD Searching for Stolen Log Truck and Trailer
The Georgiana Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a stolen log truck and trailer. According to a post via Facebook, the teal 2001 Peterbilt and log trailer was last seen at Alabama Loggers located at 200…
AP Top 25: Alabama Jumps to No. 1 After Clemson Close Call
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this season, replacing preseason No. 1 Clemson after the Tigers had a close call. Alabama received 29 of 61 first-place votes Sunday from the media…
Alabama Power Reducing Water Releases Amid Drought
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Power says it's reducing water releases from its hydroelectric dams because of a drought affecting the state. The move is intended to prevent lakes from shrinking too much. But a statement from the utility says…
5th Annual Tickled Pink Women’s Expo
Hundreds of people were at the Cramton Bowl multiplex for Tickled Pink. The expo is filled with vendors and entertainment for the whole family. Proceeds from the expo benefit the Joy to Life Foundation. Joy to Life pays for…
Campaign to Focus on Substandard Housing in Alabama
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - The head of a program that fights poverty in rural Alabama is living outside a church for a few days to draw attention to the problem of substandard housing. Lisa Pierce of Alabama Rural Ministry will…
Police Investigating Dead Body Found in Phenix City
Phenix City police are investigating a homicide after discovering the body of an Opelika man laying in the grass with a gunshot wound. Kentavis Perry, 23, has been identified as the victim. Officers responded to the scene around 9 a.m.…
Police: 1 of 2 Infants Left in Hot Car Dies in Alabama
OXFORD, Ala. (AP) - Police say one of two infants left in a parked car in Alabama has died. Oxford Police Chief Bill Partridge released the information Friday in a tweet. Authorities say they don't have information on the other…
Alabama Health Official Urges Residents Not to Vape
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama health officials are urging people to stop using e-cigarette or vaping products, at least until more is known about possible illnesses. The Alabama Department of Public Health issued the warning Friday. The department says two…
Tuskegee Airmen’s Legacy to Soar on New Air Force Jet
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - The Tuskegee Airmen's legacy will take flight once again with the launch of a new Air Force jet. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that the Air Force is honoring the famed group of airmen with the naming…
