Cold Start to Weekend
COLD DAY AHEAD: After the cold start, we are in store for a gorgeous day with tons of sun, and a beautiful cobalt blue sky, but looks are going to be…
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
One Injured in Gibbs Dr. Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. Police say that shooting happened in the 1900 block of Gibbs Drive around 4:00pm Thursday afternoon. One man was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle. His condition…
Here Comes the COLD!!!
An Arctic front is passing through Alabama today; there could be a few sprinkles along the front, but with very little moisture, no measurable rain is expected. Once the front passes,…
Montgomery Makes the List for Possible F-35 Fighter Jet Sites
The Montgomery-based 187th Fighter Wing is one of five Air National Guard units across the country that is still being considered to become home to the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, U.S. Air Force officials have announced. The F-35A is scheduled…
Troy Family Gets Surprise Home Donation
A Troy family is getting a Christmas wish, thanks to the Troy-Pike County Habitat for Humanity and Publix. Ashley  Barron and her two daughters received a major surprise as they were told they…
Waiting on Cold Front
Today will be an overall calm day as we wait on the much colder air to arrive Thursday. Until then, our Wednesday will be a cool and dry day. We should…
Luther Strange Announces Run for Sessions’ U.S. Senate Seat
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange says he will seek the U.S. Senate seat left open if incumbent Jeff Sessions is confirmed to be attorney general under president-elect Donald Trump. Gov. Robert Bentley would appoint Sessions' interim replacement until there's an…
Construction Underway in Tallapoosa County on Natural Gas Pipeline
A more than 500-mile-long pipeline under construction in east Alabama will take natural gas through Georgia on its way to Florida. The Sabal Trail pipeline will transport natural gas from the Transco pipeline north of Alexander City, Alabama, to near…
Trial Starts over Mental Health Conditions in Alabama Prisions
Testimony is underway in a civil lawsuit over mental health treatment in Alabama's prison system. Among the first witnesses Monday was 24-year-old inmate Jamie Wallace, who suffers multiple mental health problems. Wallace says he wasn't asked about his mental health…
Improving Weather Today, Cold Blast on the Way
The rain and storms will come to an end from west to east across the state during the morning hours. We could see some sunshine during the afternoon, but it does…
