Career and Technical Education to expand in Troy
An expansion in Troy will offer new career technical education opportunities to students.
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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What’s Happening: September 25-27
It's the first weekend of fall, which means there are plenty of fall-themed events for you to enjoy across the River Region this weekend!
Gov. Kay Ivey declares “Dolly Day” in Alabama
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Woman found guilty in shooting death of her cousin
Montgomery County District Attorney Azzie Oliver tells Action 8 News that a jury found Kawanda McDade guilty in the deadly shooting on Troy Highway.
Millbrook man arrested on sodomy charges
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Alabama to issue new car tags in 2027
The State of Alabama is preparing to issue a new standard car tag design in 2027 as well as to offer a "blackout tag" for the first time.
Montgomery airport gets new air traffic control training system
The Montgomery Regional Airport now has a new, high-tech way to train air traffic controllers.
Man dies while in custody at Montgomery Municipal Jail
Montgomery police say around 6:13 a.m. Monday, jail staff transported 63-year-old Roosevelt Sankey II, to the onsite infirmary during a medical emergency.
Heart of Alabama Food Bank gets helping hand from Publix volunteers
Dozens of Publix workers have traded their grocery store for the Heart of Alabama Food Bank as they help hungry people in our area.
Greenville manufacturer to close, laying off 52 workers
A Greenville manufacturer has announced that it will close later this year, putting dozens of people out of work.
