Auburn extends Butch Thompson’s contract through 2031
After leading the Tigers to the super regionals in the 2025 season, Auburn extends head coach Butch Thompson's contract through the 2031 season.
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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Auburn University partners with Peachtree Entertainment to bring concerts to the Plains.
Through a partnership between Auburn University and Peachtree Entertainment, concerts are headed to the Plains in 2026.
Candidate for Andalusia mayor says someone shot at him
A mayoral candidate in Andalusia is speaking out after he says he was recently a victim of a crime.
What’s Happening: July 25-27
We have a backpack full of back-to-school events happening in the River Region this weekend!
Montgomery Christian School showing off renovations at new home on Vaughn Road
Action 8 News is getting a sneak peek at Montgomery Christian School's new building before the start of the school year.
Wife of former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby dies
We have sad news from the Alabama political world. The wife of former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby has died.
Hit jazz musician Chuck Mangione dies at 84
Jazz musician Chuck Mangione, known for his hit "Feels So Good," has died at 84.
Judge: Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump can represent himself at trial
A man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump last year in South Florida can represent himself during his trial, a federal judge has ruled.
U.S. Justice Department will meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s imprisoned former girlfriend
U.S. Justice Department officials are set to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Florida where she is serving time in prison.
Montgomery Public Schools planning Back to School Bash
Montgomery Public Schools has announced that it's planning a Back to School Bash to get students excited about the start of a new school year.
