Calmer, Drier Weather Ahead
THE WEEK AHEAD : The first half of the week looks very nice for much of the state. Today through Wednesday will be dry, humidity levels will be low and overnight…
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.
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Articles
More Than 800 Seek FEMA Aid After Deadly Alabama Tornado
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The government says hundreds of people have sought federal aid since a tornado killed nearly two dozen people in east Alabama this spring. A statement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency says 817 homeowners and renters…
Alabama Historical Group Elects First Black President
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A group for Alabama historians has elected its first African-American president after more than 70 years in existence. The Alabama Historical Association has elected Wetumpka native Franzine Taylor as president for the upcoming year. Taylor works…
Alabama Offers New License for Bait Hunting of Deer and Pigs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A new license allowing bait to be used in the hunting of white-tailed deer and feral pigs in Alabama is now on sale. Al.com reports that the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is issuing…
Suspect Jumps Out of Window to Escape Police
Several law enforcement agencies responded to a call on Friday afternoon after a female suspect jumped out of a window to escape from two Andalusia Police officers. According to the Andalusia Police Department,  Investigators Tawona Ryce and Sgt. Gene Jackson attempted…
Inmate, 19 At Age Of Crime, Seeks Execution Reprieve
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama inmate's attorney has asked the governor to halt his Thursday lethal injection. Michael Brandon Samra was 19 when he participated in the 1997 slayings of four people, including two children. Samra's attorney sent a…
Montgomery Shooting Victim Dies, While Suspect Dies after Wreck
Montgomery police are investigating after a man walked into Jackson Hospital with a gunshot wound and later died. Meanwhile, police say the man accused of shooting him has also died after a wreck fleeing the scene. Police say late last…
Chris McNair Funeral Set for Church Where His Daughter Died
The funeral for one of the first black members of the Alabama Legislature will be held in the same church where his daughter died in a racist bombing in 1963. A service for Chris McNair will be held May 17…
Alleged Phone Scam Claiming to be Autauga County Sheriffs Office
A Prattville man says he was the target of a phone scam claiming to be from the Autauga County Sheriffs Office. The man says he received a call, and a male voice on the other end of the line said…
Selma Man Sentenced to 100 Months for Gun Charge
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Anthony Ellis, 34, of Selma was sentenced to 100 months for possession of a .38 caliber Rohm pistol after being convicted of a felony. On January…
