Dry Friday, Wet Start to the New Year
FINE-LOOKING FRIDAY: A gorgeous final Friday of 2016 is ahead. We are going to see sunshine in full supply, but it will remain rather cool for afternoon highs. Most locations are…
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
Controversial Year in Politics for Alabama
As 2016 winds down, we are taking a look at the top political stories... It's been a tumultuous year in Alabama politics as several top officials found themselves in hot water. Controversy a nd…
Morning Storms, Then Falling Temps
FOR THURSDAY: The rain and storms will be ending early today, with a much colder and more seasonal air mass moving into the state. We should see a clearing sky tomorrow…
Death Threat Scam Alert
A warning from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office-- there is a scam going around that they say could give your phone or computer a virus. The text message states, "I've been…
Larry Dixon Retiring as Head of State Board of Medical Examiners
After serving as executive director of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners for more than 35 years, Larry Dixon has announced his retirement at the end of the year. He is also well known as a former state legislator from…
Several Rounds of Rain in the Forecast
Most of today will be dry across South/Central Alabama, and we will continue to deal with more clouds than sun. Highs will once again be well above average with mid 70s…
Authorities Searching for Escaped Inmate
Butler County authorities are on the look out for an escaped inmate. Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn says that 35-year-old Cedric Poole escaped from the Butler County Jail Tuesday afternoon. Police say he is 6'2" tall and weighs 165 pounds. If you…
Warm and Active Weather Pattern
UNSEASONABLY WARM: An upper-level ridge continues to allow a very warm air mass to remain in place, not just across Alabama, but the entire Southeast as temperatures both during the day…
Christmas Tree Recycling Locations
Now that Christmas is over, attention turns to what to do with your live tree. Several cities in our area are offering to take your tree for recycling, so that it doesn't waste space in a landfill. This list will…
Unseasonably Warm Weather Continues
FINAL WEEK OF 2016: The first half of the week will feature a mix of clouds and sun, continued unseasonably warm weather with 70s Monday through Wednesday. We are are going…
