Morning Pledge: St. James School-Mrs Lankford’s Class
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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
Deatsville Man Killed in Crash with Unoccupied Vehicle
A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, May 23, has claimed the life of a Deatsville man. Carl Wade Nelson, 44, was killed when the 1997 GMC Suburban he was driving left the roadway and struck an unoccupied 2016 Toyota 4Runner. Nelson was…
New Day, Same Forecast: Rain & Storms at Times
TODAY THROUGH MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Warm, humid air will remain over Alabama, and we will need to carry the chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms on through the holiday weekend. The…
Valiant Cross Academy in Need of Assistance for Fire Prevention System
Valiant Cross Academy, an all male private school for at-risk youth in Montgomery, is in need of the community's help. Valiant Cross Academy is expanding to high school next year. They…
NFL to Require All Players and Personnel to Stand for National Anthem; Will Face Fines if Not in Compliance
The Latest on the NFL's new policy requiring players to stand if they are on the field during the national anthem but permitting them to stay in the locker room if they prefer (all times EDT): ___ 6 p.m. Arizona…
Man Arrested for Assault on Montgomery Police Officer
On Tuesday, May 22, Montgomery Police Department patrol observed an adult male walking down the middle of Zelda Road. The male refused the officer's request to leave the roadway and continued to block traffic. The male was identified as Demetrius Jones.…
Gubernatorial Candidate Scott Dawson Announces “The Time is Now” Bus Tour
Early Wednesday morning, Scott Dawson announced "The Time is Now" bus tour which will rally grassroots conservative voters by sweeping every corner of the state ahead of the June 5th primary.  Beginning on May 29th, the tour will will involve six days of stops canvassing thirty-seven…
Tuscaloosa Substitute Teacher Charged with Having Sexual Relationship with Student
Tuscaloosa police say a substitute teacher is jailed on a charge of having a sexual relationship with a student. A statement from police says 54-year-old Meta Lovely of Duncanville surrendered Wednesday. She is being held on $30,000 bond on a…
$750,000 Grant to Pave the Way for New Industry Providing Over to 200 Jobs to Prattville
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a $750,000 grant to improve infrastructure in Prattville and pave the way for a new industry that will employ more than 200 people. James Hardie Building Products Inc., a world-wide manufacturer of fiber-cement building materials,…
Memorial Day Travel Up 6% from Last Year
Memorial Day travel is up by 6% according to TripAdvisor’s Annual Memorial Day Travel Survey. Nearly one-third will be traveling this weekend up from 24% last year. Of those traveling, 74% will be driving and 32% will be flying to…
