Burkette Wins District 26 Senate Seat
David Burkette won the District 26 Senate seat tonight... In a landslide victory. This was a special election between Democrat David Burkette and Republican DJ Johnson. Burkette pulled out with 89.6…
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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Update: Montgomery Police Make Homicide Arrest
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in last night's homicide on Creative Street. Police say they've charged 22-year-old Damien Phifer of Wetumpka with murder. He is being held on a $150,000…
Face 2 Face: Michael Johnson
Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a "Face to Face" with Secretary of State candidate, Michael Johnson. Johnson is currently the Revenue Commissioner for Marshall County.
Face 2 Face: D.J. Johnson
Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a "Face to Face" with Senate District 26 candidate, D.J. Johnson. Johnson is running as Republican. He has been working at McIntyre…
Scott Dawson Calls Out Gov. Ivey for “Betraying Alabama Values”; Ivey Responds
On Tuesday, Scott Dawson called out the Ivey administration for what he called "betraying Alabama values". He says her administration gave almost $1 million taxpayer dollars to Free2Be, which…
Morning Pledge: St. James School-Mrs. Hubbard’s Class
The Morning Pledge is brought to you by the Montgomery Biscuits and was presented by Mrs. Hubbard's 1st grade class from Saint James School.
Governor Kay Ivey Supports Nomination of President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Monday May 14, Governor Kay Ivey joined the governors of Guam, Kansas, Mississippi, Maine, South Carolina and West Virginia, in support of the nomination of President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. The letter, which was sent to Berit…
Late Surge by Biscuits Not Enough to Beat Jumbo Shrimp
The Biscuits' bats (15-23) fell silent as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (15-22) were victorious, 7-4, on Monday night at Riverwalk Stadium. Jacksonville had 16 hits off four Montgomery pitchers, 10 of which came off starter J.D. Martin (1-6). Martin, who…
Cadence Bank, State Bank Financial Corp. Expected to Finalize Deal for Merger
Cadence Bank and State Bank Financial Corp. are announcing a merger. Reports say that Cadence Bank's corporate headquarters will move from Birmingham, to Atlanta following the merger. The combined company will have about 100 branches serving Texas, Georgia, Florida, Alabama,…
Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Plead Guilty in Montgomery “Pill Mill” Case
During the past few weeks, three more health care providers have pleaded guilty in the ongoing “pill mill” prosecution arising out of a now-closed Montgomery medical office, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. That medical practice was known…
