Snapchat’s “Snap Map” Causing Concern for Parents
In a day and time when technology puts the world at your fingertips, it can be fun and convenient.... but it can also be dangerous. Local parents we talked to say they…
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
Rain is in the Forecast
Today and tomorrow, the moist air over the state will provide fuel for numerous and widespread showers and storms these two days. Though rain will be possible at anytime, the greatest…
Local Artist Paints President’s Portrait, Receives Letter from Trump
Craig Carlson has been painting all of his adult life. His home studio is filled with portraits he has painted of his family, friends, and clients. "You look for the…
Humidity Increasing, and So are Rain Chances
Our flow will begin to come out of the south, and that means moisture levels begin to rise. It will be a bit more humid today, and we should see a…
Montgomery Attorney Announces Run for Alabama Senate
Montgomery attorney Will Barfoot has announced that he's running for the Republican nomination for the District 25 seat in the Alabama Senate. Current Sen. Dick Brewbaker isn't running for re-election. “We can’t continue to elect career politicians and then be…
Lockdown Lifted at Redstone Arsenal after Possible Active Shooter Situation
A lockdown has been lifted at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, though officials say they are still investigating a possible active shooter incident there. Christopher Colster, a spokesman for Redstone Arsenal, said officials do not believe there is an ongoing threat.…
Juvenile Charged with Reckless Murder in Coral Lane Shooting
Montgomery police say a shooting this afternoon has left a 9-year-old boy dead and a 16-year-old boy with injuries. The shooting happened at a home on Coral Lane, just off Norman…
Nice, Summer Days
Compared to where it can be this year, the weather does not get much than this for summer in Alabama. Tons of sun, low humidity, and temperatures around 90°s, this weather…
Dr. Reginald Eggleston Named Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools
Alabama News Network has confirmed that Dr. Reginald Eggleston has been named as the new superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools. He was appointed to the position by state School Supt. Michael Sentance. Currently, the state is intervening in Montgomery's school system…
Husband and Wife Accused of Stealing More Than 100 Guns in Andalusia
Andalusia police say a husband and wife are facing charges of stealing more than 100 guns from Fletcher's Outdoors. Police say Timothy DuBose and Claudia DuBose are charged with first-degree theft of property. Police say store management noticed discrepancies in…
