World Championship Cornhole Brings Economic Boost
People have traveled from far and near to play cornhole in Montgomery this week. It's a sport that attracts people from all over the globe. Just ask the team that traveled all…
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.
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Routine Late July Weather
THE WEEK AHEAD: The "Dog Days of Summer" will continue as classic summer weather is expected for the week ahead. There will be sufficient moisture and instability for scattered, mainly afternoon…
Elmore Co. Man Last Seen Leaving Friend’s House
The Elmore County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in regards to a missing persons case. Jason Cartwright was last seen at a friend's residence in the 11,000 block of Central Plank Road in Elmore County on July 19, at…
Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Underway Through Sunday
Alabama's 13th annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school items is now underway through midnight, Sunday, July 22. Shoppers can purchase many items without paying the 4% state sales tax. In addition, many cities and counties are also dropping their local…
Noon Update: Heat Advisory Today; Strong Storms Late Tonight
FOR FRIDAY: Not much change during the day today, expect partly sunny, hot, and humid with scattered storms possible. Highs today should be in the mid 90s and heat index values…
What are your Football Season Predictions?
The SEC Media Days frenzy is over and football season will be here before we know it. Will Alabama claim another national championship? And will Auburn be able to defeat Alabama again in the Iron Bowl? We asked some of…
Montgomery Man Convicted of Attempted Murder for 2016 Shooting
A Montgomery man has been found guilty of ambushing and shooting a man multiple times in retaliation to a previous altercation. Eric Wendell Scott was convicted this week by a Montgomery County jury for the attempted murder of Jaquan Sanders.…
Rosa Parks’ Detroit Home Up for Auction Next Week in New York
The house where civil rights icon Rosa Parks sought refuge after fleeing the South amid death threats is scheduled for auction next week with a minimum bid of $1 million. Auctioneer Guernsey's plans to put the house up for auction…
Shorter Man Killed in Crash, Not Wearing Seat Belt
A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Shorter man. Michael Robert Watson, 24, was killed when the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban he was driving collided with a 1999 Chrysler Town and Country. Watson was transported to Baptist South Medical Center, but…
Noon Update: Roller Coaster Rain Chances
A stalled frontal boundary across Central Alabama will cause numerous showers and storms to occur over South/Central Alabama this afternoon. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds with hot and…
