Dry Today, Wet Pattern Ahead
Today, clouds will begin increasing area wide and high temperatures will climb into the mid and upper 60s. The day itself looks dry, but rain will start edging into Alabama late…
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
Montgomery Zoo’s Christmas Lights Festival Runs through Christmas
From holiday entertainment at the Overlook Café to the twinkling lights throughout the park, the Montgomery Zoo's Christmas Lights Festival is a sight to behold. "It's a great time to see the zoo from a different perspective. People I think…
Shutdown Due at Midnight after Lawmakers Fail to Reach Deal
The Senate has adjourned without a deal on spending, an hour after the House ended its session, guaranteeing a partial government shutdown will begin at midnight Friday. Senators expect to return at noon Saturday as talks continue. Vice President Mike…
Morning Pledge: Macmillan International Baccalaureate Magnet Academy-Ms. Parker’s Class
Today's Morning Pledge, brought to you by Trinity Presbyterian School, is presented by Ms. Parker's 3rd grade class at Macmillan International Baccalaureate Magnet Academy.
MPD Identifies Man Wanted for Questioning in Decoris Davis Murder
Montgomery police are searching for man wanted in connection with the city's latest homicide. They say 19-year-old Jamichael Tyler (pictured) is wanted for questioning only in the death of 34-year-old Decoris Davis. Davis was found shot in in the 3600…
Dozens Arrested in MPD Drug Sting
Montgomery police have arrested a dozen people on drug charges. Police say the suspects face multiple felony charges after officers conducted searches. They say a large amount of drugs and weapons was seized during the operation. Police identify the suspect…
Alabama Prison Guard Faces Contraband Charges
An Alabama prison guard has been arrested and charged with trying to smuggle illegal items into a prison. The Alabama Corrections Department said in a news release Thursday that an officer at the Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore was arrested…
Alabama’s Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly in November
Alabama's unemployment rate dipped slightly last month. State officials said Friday the jobless rate was 4 percent of the workforce in November. That's down from 4.1 percent in October. The national jobless rate in November was 3.7 percent. The November…
Reaction to MPS Charter Schools
The Alabama Department of Education announced it has approved the conversion of four Montgomery public schools into charter schools over the next several years. School Board member Lesa Keith says she is all for it. "It's time to move Montgomery…
Man Receives 85 Year Prison Sentence following Murder Conviction
Rodrick Bagby will serve 85 years in prison for the shooting death of Nathan Dasher in June 2014. A judge handed the down the sentence Thursday. The shooting happened during a robbery. According to Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey…
