All Eyes on Michael
Latest update from NHC: As of 4am CDT Sunday night, Michael was packing winds at 70 MPH and the minimum pressure is at 983mb. The center of circulation is located just…
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
Michael continues to weaken and move away from us!
Hurricane Michael continues to weaken with max sustained winds now down to 90 mph near the center. Tropical storm force winds (39 mph+) will be possible mainly over our southeastern counties (Pike & Bullock). Michael will move rapidly northeastward this…
Pike Road Fire Could Continue Smoking for Days
Capt. David Hughes of the Pike Road Fire Department says smoke could continue to rise from a fire at the Feed Lot store on Meriwether Road for several…
More Summer-Like Heat; Watching the Tropics
FOR OUR SUNDAY: The weather will be a near repeat of today’s weather as the ridge continues to hold. That means more hot temperatures with partly to mostly clear skies and…
“Project Safe Neighborhoods” Making Progress in Making Alabama Safer
One year ago, the Department of Justice announced the revitalization and enhancement of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which Attorney General Sessions has made the centerpiece of the Department’s violent crime reduction strategy. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be…
Siegelman Claims Marshall Received Campaign Contributions from National GOP Group
The Democratic candidate for attorney general is urging the state Ethics Commission to review campaign contributions he says Attorney General Steve Marshall illegally received from a national Republican group. Joe Siegelman in a Thursday letter to commission members argued the…
Death of Waugh Man Now Being Investigated as Homicide
Sheriff's deputies have now classified a man's death last month as a homicide. Reports say the body of 37-year-old Labrandon Tatum of Waugh was found Sept. 19 after a friend was unable to contact him by phone. The man went…
Hot Weather Continues says Future Forecaster Kirsten Thomas
The strong upper-level ridge remains in place across the Southeast and will continue controlling Alabama’s weather through the upcoming weekend. Temperatures remain about ten degrees above average during the afternoon hours…
Tony Blair Speaks to Sold Out Crowd for Faulkner Benefit Dinner
It was a sold out crowd Thursday for Faulkner University's Benefit Dinner. The guest speaker was former Prime Minister Tony Blair. Two thousand people came out tonight to the Renaissance Hotel to…
Former Alabama Football Player, Current Alabama Baseball Player Arrested in Tuscaloosa
Alabama outfielder Keith Holcombe, a former linebacker for the football team, has been arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. Holcombe was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail at about 4 a.m. Thursday on $1,000 bond. Tuscaloosa…
