Building Heat Wave
GETTING HOTTER: In the days ahead our afternoon highs continue to climb, and you can expect mostly sunny, hot days as highs will be heading into the mid and perhaps upper…
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
Public Transportation Will Soon Make its Way to Rural Alabama
The Alabama Department of Transportation is rolling out a new program to identify rural transportation needs across the state. The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program will hold six public meetings in Butler, Bullock, Crenshaw, Lowndes, Macon, and Pike Counties to discuss…
Lottery Bill Stalls in Alabama House
Lottery legislation has stalled in the House of Representatives after supporters did not have enough votes to get the bill up for debate. The bill has failed a procedural vote required…
Montgomery Upgrading Streetlights to Energy-efficient LED Systems
Montgomery will soon be seen in a new light thanks to a project beginning this week to upgrade its 22,462 streetlights to energy-efficient LED systems. “Today, we are making good on our promise to build a brighter future in the…
Valiant Cross Academy Gets Important Donation from Montgomery Rotary Club
Montgomery's Valiant Cross Academy is getting an important donation from members of the Montgomery Rotary Club. The club has presented the school with a street-legal golf cart. The reason that's so important is…
Former Alabama PG Named to NBA All-Rookie Team
Dallas' Luka Doncic and Atlanta's Trae Young are unanimous first-team selections for the NBA All-Rookie team. Phoenix's Deandre Ayton, Memphis' Jaren Jackson and Sacramento's Marvin Bagley III are also on the first team, which was announced Tuesday. It was…
Suspected Auburn Police Killer Denied Bond
A man charged with killing one Alabama police officer and wounding two others has made his initial court appearance. Grady Wayne Wilkes was denied bond during a hearing Tuesday in Opelika. He was handcuffed and shackled about the legs as…
Central Alabama Community Foundation Awards More than $128,000 in Grants
The Central Alabama Community Foundation, along with affiliates Autauga Area Community Foundation and Elmore County Community Foundation has awarded $123,482.10 in grants to 22 non-profits that provide family, food, and medical programs in Autauga, Coffee, Dale, Elmore, Geneva, Henry, Houston,…
Dallas County Sees Tourism Growth
From the West Alabama Newsroom - Dallas County has experienced growth in tourism over the past year. The Alabama Tourism Department announced visitors to Dallas County in 2018 spent $76 million and were responsible for 1,028 jobs, a 7.1% increase…
Rep. Sewell Commends Selma Tourism Growth
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement today after the Alabama Tourism Department announced visitors to Dallas County in 2018 spent $76 million and were responsible for 1,028 jobs, a 7.1% increase since 2017:  “I have always…
