Wonderful Weekend Weather
FOR FRIDAY: To start the day the sky is mainly cloudy, but through the day, the sky will clear as drier air moves into the state, and by the afternoon we…
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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Alabama State’s Howard Taken in First Round of NFL Draft
MONTGOMERY, Ala.|Â Alabama State offensive lineman Tytus Howard became the highest draft pick in school history Thursday night when his named was called in the first round by the Houston Texans. The four-time All-American was the 23rd overall selection by the…
Second Man Charged in Deadly Ann St. Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a second suspect in a deadly shooting earlier this month in 1100 block of Ann st. That shooting happened the night of April 12. 27-year-old James Bibb was killed in the parking lot of…
Alabama Senate Narrowly Approves Lottery Bill
The Alabama Senate has narrowly approved a lottery bill. Senators on Thursday voted 21-12 for the bill. It now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives. The bill passed with the minimum 21 votes required to pass a constitutional amendment.…
State Could Require Third Graders to Meet Reading Benchmark Before Promotion to Fourth Grade
Alabama could become the next state to require third graders to pass a reading benchmark before moving to fourth grade. The House Education Policy Committee on Wednesday approved the legislation by Republican Rep. Terri Collins of Decatur. The bill now…
State Sets New Record With 2018 Economic Development Projects
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that companies locating new facilities in Alabama or expanding existing operations invested $8.7 billion in growth projects during 2018, establishing a new annual record for the state. These economic development projects, outlined in the…
Bill Wants to Restore Bingo to Dog Tracks
As lawmakers debate a proposed state lottery, separate bills seek to restore electronic bingo operations to state dog tracks. Democratic Rep. Pebblin Warren on Wednesday urged a House committee to approve the proposal…
Lottery Bill Heads to Senate for Vote
The Alabama Senate will debate a lottery bill today. Senate Rules Chairman Jabo Waggoner said Thursday that he expects a lengthy debate on the bill. Waggoner said it is the only bill on the proposed debate agenda. The bill by…
Former Vice President Joe Biden Enters 2020 Presidential Race
Joe Biden has formally entered the 2020 race for president. The vice president under President Barack Obama made the announcement in a video released this morning. The move marks what will likely be the 76-year-old's final opportunity to seek a job…
Rain/Storms Later Today
RAIN/STORMS RETURN: Not much change in the forecast for today; the day starts off dry, but clouds will increase through the day with rain and storms moving move into West Alabama…
