Warmer Wednesday
WARMER WEDNESDAY: After the frosty start to the day, expect sunshine in full supply and highs will return to the mid and upper 50s across South/Central Alabama. THURSDAY/FRIDAY: A weak front…
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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Sunshine Returns Later Today
MIDWEEK WEATHER: Today and tomorrow will generally be sunny with seasonal temps. Highs these two days climb from the lower 50s on Tuesday, to upper 50s Wednesday. Morning lows Wednesday will…
Historic Inauguration Parade
Hundreds of people lined both sides of Dexter Avenue to witness the inauguration parade. Kay Ivey became the first elected female republican governor in the states history. It was a cold morning…
Modifications Coming to Georgiana-Starlington Exit on I-65 South
ALDOT will begin making traffic and safety modifications to Exit 114 (Georgiana/Starlington) on I-65 southbound beginning Tuesday, January 15. Motorists using exit 114 southbound will no longer have to stop at the top of the ramp when wanting to travel…
Gov. Kay Ivey Takes Oath of Office for Full Term as Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey has taken the Oath of Office for a full four-year term as governor of Alabama. Under overcast skies, she delivered a bright inaugural address for the future of the state. Ivey was joined on the stage in…
New Gourmet Burger Chain to Open in Eastchase This Summer
The Shoppes at EastChase today announced that BurgerFi, a gourmet burger chain, is set to open its first Montgomery location. BurgerFi is a Florida-based concept with more than 100 locations nation-wide, and was one of the fastest-growing fast food chains in…
Work Week Warming Trend
MONDAY: This will be the coldest day of the work week. We start the day off mainly cloudy, but should see a gradually clearing sky through the day. Highs will remain chilly and below average for this time of year…
Gov. Kay Ivey Releases Statement on Shooting of Birmingham Police Officers
Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement about a shooting that killed 44-year-old Sgt. Watasha Carter. Another officer was seriously injured in the shooting. “We began today with the heartbreaking news that Birmingham Police Sergeant Wytasha Carter was killed in…
Police Identify Birmingham Officer Shot and Killed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the shooting of two police officers in Alabama (all times local): 11:30 a.m. Officials have released the name of an Alabama police sergeant killed in an early morning shooting. Birmingham police officials identified…
Two Police Officers Shot, One Killed in Birmingham
Two Birmingham police officers have been shot, with one of them killed, in a shooting early this morning. According to ABC 33/40, the shooting happened on 5th Avenue North just before 2 a.m. The officers were apparently investigating a car…
