Volunteers Feed Hundreds of Students with Feeding Hands Backpack Program
Volunteers came together Thursday night to make sure no child goes hungry. It's a part of a back pack feeding program where students on free and reduced lunch can…
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
Friday School Closings and Delays
Several school systems have canceled classes Friday due to continued issues with icy roads: - Auburn University Montgomery - Alexander City Schools - Autauga Co. Schools - Bethany Christian Academy - opening at 10 AM - Bullock Co. Schools -…
Montgomery County Roads and Bridges Impassable Advisory Lifted
Montgomery, AL- Effective at 2 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2018, conditions have improved and the previous IMPASSABLE TRAVEL ADVISORY for Montgomery County roads and bridges has been lifted. Because county officials cannot guarantee the conditions everywhere, drivers are reminded…
John Petty, Alabama Tops #17 Auburn in Rivalry Match-up
John Petty scored 27 points, Dazon Ingram added 16, and short-handed Alabama defeated No. 17 Auburn 76-71 on Wednesday night. Alabama played without its starting point guard and leading scorer, Collin Sexton, who sat out with an abdominal injury. But…
Alabama Starting to Thaw Out
Parts of Alabama are reopening following a two-day shutdown prompted by snow and ice, but much of the state remains in weather-related limbo. The governor's office says state offices will resume operations at noon Thursday, and some school systems in…
Frigid Morning Temps, but a Warmer Afternoon
Dangerously cold temps and icy conditions persist this morning, with teens across the area. But later today, with a sunny sky, we rise to the lower and mid 40s this afternoon,…
Weather Closings and Delays
This is the latest list of closings and delays from Alabama News Network. - Adullam House Christian Schools - Closed Thursday - AIDT Offices - Open 11 a.m. Thursday - Alabama State Offices - Reopen at noon Thursday - Alabama…
Juvenile Dies from Gunshot in Mulberry Community in Crenshaw County
On Monday, January 15, at approximately 2:56 PM, the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a person being shot in the Mulberry Community. Upon arrival, deputies located one male juvenile suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim later…
Roads Icy at Daybreak Wednesday in Montgomery
Alabama Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler was out in our Thunder Truck before daybreak to check on road conditions in Montgomery. He found many icy spots. One of the biggest problems is not being…
Noon Update: Snow Ending, Dangerously Cold Temps Remain
The last bit of the snow continues to slide off to the southeast and in its wake, a winter wonderland will greet you heading out the door this morning as much…
