Gov. Bentley Orders Confederate Flags off Capitol Grounds
Gov. Robert Bentley orders that Confederate flags be removed from the Alabama Capitol grounds. We'll have coverage and reaction on Alabama News Network.
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
Heath Officials Confirm Food Poisoning at Area Daycare
More than 80 children were sickened - for what is being called a foodborne illness at Sunnyside Child Care Center on Norman Bridge Road in Montgomery.
Bellingrath Middle School Cheerleaders Raising Money for Camp
The Bellingrath Middle School cheerleading team in Montgomery has high hopes of attending their first ever cheerleading camp next month.
Summer Leads To Bump In Crime
As the temperature goes up, so does crime in most places, especially when you talk about burglaries. Montgomery Sheriff Derrick Cunningham says a lot of that has to do with too much idle time.
Political Analysis from Steve Flowers
Political Analyst Steve Flowers was on Alabama News Network at 6:00 to talk about the chances that Alabama might remove the Confederate battle flag from the Capitol grounds in Montgomery.
Butler County Named Safest in the State
One study has named Butler County as the safest county in the state of Alabama.
Fans turnout for All-Star Southern League Meet and Greet
The best players in Southern Minor League baseball are about to face off at Riverwalk Stadium.
SPLC Wants All Confederate Flags Down, Including Alabama’s
The Southern Poverty Law Center is calling for confederate flags to be removed from capitol grounds in all states, including Alabama. But some say the flag can have its place, when displayed properly.
Alabama Police Dog Dies After Being Left in a Patrol Car
Authorities in coastal Alabama say a police dog has died after being left in a hot patrol car.
High Heat Poses Big Danger to Your Pets
While most people are aware of the dangers the heat poses to humans, it's easy to forget about the danger it poses to our four legged friends.
