Growing Weekend Storm Threat
Our Friday will be a fairly decent day of weather as we are forecasting a mix of sun and clouds with afternoon highs generally in the lower 80s. Much of Saturday…
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
Holocaust Survivors at AUM
Max Herzel and Riva Hirsch both have chilling stories of what happened to them as children. They tell their stories at schools around the country because they want people to know the truth…
House Approves Bill to Ticket Motorists for Lingering in Left Lane on Interstate
The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to ticket motorists who unnecessarily linger in the left lane on the interstate. Dubbed the "Anti-Road Rage Act," the measure says motorists could be ticketed for driving more than a mile-and-a-half in the…
Andalusia Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident with Jeep Driven by 13-Year-Old
A two-vehicle crash at 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, has claimed the life of a Andalusia man. Tommy Jason Sutton, 35, was killed when his 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle struck a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 13-year-old year…
Lawmakers Seek Limits on Payday Loan Industry
Payday lending customers would have longer to repay their loans under a proposal supporters hope will win approval after years of stalled reform efforts. Advocacy groups on Thursday urged lawmakers to support the…
Autauga County EMA Says Two Weather Sirens Are Out of Service
With the possibility of severe storms on Sunday, the Autauga County Emergency Management Agency has reported that two weather sirens in the Marbury area are out of service. The first siren is located at the volunteer fire department and the…
Man Convicted in Grass-Cutting Killing in Autauga County
Jurors in Autauga County have convicted a man of killing his brother-in-law in a dispute that began over grass cutting. 75-year-old Joseph H. Huffman has been found guilty of murder in the gunshot killing of 59-year-old John Brown in July…
Another Very Warm Day
Much of today will be nice and very warm but clouds will be on the increase throughout the day. We could see a few stray showers later today, but most of…
Group Lobbies Legislature to Strike Down Gun Bills
For the second year in a row, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America were at the state house. It was part of their annual advocacy day. members urged lawmakers to…
Bill Could Allow Concealed Carry Without Special Permit
Lawmakers could again consider legislation that would allow people to carry a concealed handgun in public without getting a special permit. The bill by Republican Sen. Gerald Allen of Tuscaloosa would do away with the current requirement to get a…
