Grandson of 10th U.S. President John Tyler dies at 96
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the last living grandson of U.S. President John Tyler, born 83 years after his grandfather left the White House in 1845, has died at 96.
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
Safe from the Storm: How bad could this year’s hurricane season be?
Your Action 8 Weather Authority is getting you ready for the 2025 hurricane season. What's the forecast looking like this year?
What the Tech: Are you using one of the worst PIN codes?
See the 4-digit PINs that are the easiest for hackers to crack, setting you up to have your personal information stolen. Are you at risk?
City of Montgomery to provide lifeguards for Maxwell Air Force Base
This swimming season, the City of Montgomery will provide Maxwell Air Force Base with lifeguards.
Fewer traffic deaths reported over Memorial Day weekend in Alabama
Alabama State Troopers report fewer traffic deaths over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend compared to last year.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls nearly 1.1 million vehicles
Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 1.1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles because of a software problem involving the rear camera.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Attorney General Steve Marshall running for U.S. Senate
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that he will run for U.S. Senate.
Elon Musk leaving Trump administration after leading effort to cut government spending
Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy.
Federal court blocks President Trump from imposing tariffs
A federal court has blocked President Trump from imposing tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.
What the Tech: See Google’s new features
If you are in the world of Google (Gmail, Google Calendar, Chrome, Search, Google Keep, etc.), take a look at these new features.
