Golden Apple: David Rudd
Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from Saint James School in Montgomery. In his 24th year of teaching, David Rudd, thinks he has "IT" figured out when…
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
Progress Continues on Lower Dexter Ave
Progress continues in Downtown Montgomery. Lower Dexter Avenue continues to see improvement. One of the major projects is the old Kress building. It will house restaurants and retail space for…
Cooler Today, Rain Returns by Midweek
A cold front moved through the area overnight, and the weather today, will be cooler. The sky will be mostly sunny across the area, daytime highs will make it into the…
Candlelight Vigil held for Adams Ave Shooting Victim
Family and friends of Chavez Hamilton gather together outside a home where he had lived. "It don't make no sense for Chavez to die. He was a good guy. He…
Warming Trend Begins says Future Forecaster Jasmine Outlaw
FOR FRIDAY: A sun-filled sky will greet you outside all day. Our winds will shift back around from the south, so we are going to be dealing with warmer temperatures as…
Local Jewish Community Gathers Over Anti-Semitic Concerns
Students at Central Michigan University are taking a stand against hate-speech after offensive Valentine's Day cards circulated on campus. A swastika was found carved into a synagogue in Las Vegas Saturday.…
Colder and Blustery Today, Before A Warmer Weekend
The cold front has pushed through the area overnight and has brought a cold snap to end the work week. Today should be mainly sunny, with blustery conditions and colder temperatures.…
Filling Sessions’ Senate Seat
In a 52 to 47 vote, it was confirmed-- Alabama's U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions will be the next Attorney General. But he's leaving behind his longtime Senate seat. Political analyst Steve Flowers says the governor will soon appoint someone else…
U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions Confirmed to Be U.S. Attorney General
Shortly after 6 o'clock tonight CST, the U.S. Senate confirmed Alabama U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions to become the nation's next Attorney General. The vote was 52-47. The vote came after a bitter debate. Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell said Sessions is…
Remembering the Dale’s Penthouse Restaurant Fire, 50 Years Later
February 7, 1967 will forever be remembered as one of the most tragic days in Montgomery history. It was the day that 26 people were killed in a massive fire inside the upscale…
