Alabama Under a Statewide Fire Alert
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide fire alert . The fire alert is effective immediately and means that permits for outdoor burning will be restricted and issued only at 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.
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Marion Military Institute Student Found Dead
The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the death of a student attending a preparatory program at Marion Military Institute. The Coast Guard Academy scholar attending Marion Military Institute, in Marion, was found deceased on Monday, September 23. The circumstances surrounding…
The Latest Details on the Impeachment of President Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump and the House impeachment inquiry (all times local): 3:30 p.m. House Democrats are weighing the next steps in their impeachment inquiry against…
Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Tuberville for Senate
The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed former football coach Tommy Tuberville in the Republican primary in the U.S. Senate race. The group's political action committee, FarmPAC, on Tuesday announced endorsements for the March 2020 primary elections. The agriculture powerhouse gave…
Leadership Montgomery Unity Award Breakfast
LEADERSHIP MONTGOMERY RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY LEADERS THIS MORNING WITH THEIR ANNUAL UNITY AWARD BREAKFAST.
Morning Pledge: Redland Elementary School-Ms. Perkins’ Class
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Perkins' 4th grade class at Redland Elementary School.
Man Convicted of Reckless Murder Sentenced to 139 Years
A Montgomery man convicted of reckless murder in August was sentenced Wednesday morning in a Montgomery County courtroom. Judge Greg Griffin sentenced Ladarius Laffitte to 139 years in prison following his conviction last month in the 2017 reckless murder case…
Price of Freedom: Peter Land of Montgomery
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Land grew up with a love for aviation. He is a highly decorated veteran for his service in the Vietnam War and beyond.
Montgomery Cold Case Task Force Announced
At a press conference today, Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced members of the new task force. "They are the best of the best", said Bailey, Â "I don't think that…
Limestone Correctional Officer Charged with Promoting Prison Contraband
On Tuesday, law enforcement agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division arrested a corrections officer at Limestone Correctional Facility in Harvest for being in possession of illegal contraband. The officer attempted to smuggle the contraband into…
