Noon Update: Mild Monday, Colder Tuesday, Rain Returns Thursday
Sunshine returns today, with highs in the mid-60s. Another front moves through the state this evening, but comes through in dry fashion, meaning no rain. It will bring in colder air…
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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Articles
Troy Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In; Faces Felony Charges
Xezabeya Quintez Demond Grandberry, 25, of Troy turned himself in to the Troy Police Department on January 25. Grandberry is charged with Discharging a Firearm into An Occupied Dwelling (Class B Felony). On January 15, officers responded to a report…
Marengo Co. Man Convicted of Multiple Drug Charges Faces Minimum of 10 Years in Prison
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announces today that a federal jury in Selma found Gerald “G-Money” Barber, 40, a resident of Marengo County, guilty of two counts of possession with intent to distribute…
Elmore County Authorities Search for Card Skimming Suspect
The Elmore County Sheriff's Office is working an identity theft investigation in which the victim's bankcard was taken and cloned. Card Cloning uses a Card Skimming device to fraudulently copy bank customer details stored on the magnetic strip (brown/black strip at the back) on…
Alabama Will Continue to Pursue Death Penalty for Inmate Convicted of Killing Police Officer in 1985
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says the state will continue to pursue a death sentence for an inmate convicted of killing a police officer in 1985. Marshall said Friday that he was disappointed in the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to…
Four East Alabama Law Enforcement Agencies Receive Nearly $93,000 for New Equipment
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $93,000 in grants to assist four law enforcement agencies in east Alabama to purchase equipment and improve public safety in their jurisdictions. Receiving grants are the Valley and Lanett police departments in Chambers County and Alexander City and Dadeville police departments in…
Chamber of Commerce Poll Shows 75% of Montgomery Residents Blame School Board for MPS Problems
On the heels of interim State Superintendent Dr. Ed Richardson’s address in December outlining the dire state of Montgomery Public Schools, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce conducted a public opinion poll that reveals 7 out of 10 people believe…
Gov. Ivey Awards Nearly $136,000 to Six Law Enforcement Agencies in the Black Belt
Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $136,000 in grants to assist six law enforcement agencies in Alabama’s Black Belt region to purchase equipment and improve public safety in their jurisdictions. Sheriff’s departments in Hale County, Marengo County and Sumter County were awarded $24,000 each. Other awards include…
Dry and Warmer Today, Rain Returns for Weekend
Today will feature a few more clouds and temperatures a bit warmer again. Clouds will start to increase from the southwest just before sunset, and by midnight we’ll have cloudy sky.…
Alabama Football on Cutting Edge of Technology
When it comes to high performance, unfortunately, there's a high risk of injuries. That's where the Alabama athletic training staff comes in with cutting edge technology to get the players back…
