Sunny & Dry, with Hotter Temperatures Returning
Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there! Temperatures are warmer today, but a light easterly/southeasterly breeze is making things more comfortable. Highs this afternoon are in the upper…
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
Improving Weekend Weather
ACROSS THE USA: Dangerous heat in the Desert Southwest as record-breaking, dangerous heat will develop this weekend in parts of the southwestern U.S., especially in the deserts where temperatures of…
Weekend Heat Relief
A few lingering showers are possible tomorrow mainly across our southern communities, but through the day a nice surge of drier and cooler air will settle into the state. Temperatures…
Pike Road Schools have chance at $10 Million Grant
A local school district is in the running to win a ten million dollar grant. The X-Q Super School Project team was met today with students and administrators from Pike…
The Battle Over Victoryland in Tuskegee Continues
The battle over Victoryland in Tuskegee continues as Mayor Johnny Ford has now filed a complaint with the Alabama Ethics Commission. "I have requested the Alabama Ethics Commission to also…
Local Reaction to “The Daily Show” Poking Fun at Alabama
With our own weekend anchor Josh Ninke making an appearance, host Trevor Noah didn't hold back when it came to poking fun at Alabama politicians. Some people we talked to…
Four MPD Officer Arrests So Far This Year
The first officer arrest came after the Greg Gunn shooting in February. Twenty-three year old Officer Aaron Smith was charged a week later with murder in Gunn's death…
New Senate Bill That Requires Women to Register for “The Draft”
A new bill the Senate passed yesterday could change who enters the military. The bill authorizes funding for cyber capabilities, missile defense and other military projects. Additionally, the bill would…
Decent Rain Chances Today, Hot End to Work Week
Today will have a fairly high coverage of scattered showers and storms thanks to a weak upper trough. Still, it won’t rain everywhere, but most communities stand a good chance…
Creek Walk Concert Series Kicks Off in Prattville
Music could be heard throughout downtown Prattville Tuesday night. The city kicked off the third annual Creekwalk Concert series. The band "Souled Out" performed as people brought their lawn chairs and enjoyed…
