Alabama Senate seeks to rename Edmund Pettus Bridge
Alabama senators are seeking to rename Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge, a historic site in the voting rights movement that also bears the name of a Ku Klux Klan officer.
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.
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Articles
Kansas Manufacturer Relocating to Prattville
A longtime Lawrence, Kansas, manufacturer says it will close its production center later this year and move its operations to Alabama.
Failed Bills May Come Up in Special Session
As the 2015 legislative session draws to a close, there are several bills introduced this session that don't look like they will make the cut.
Group Makes Push to Construct MLK Jr. Statue in Montgomery
We begin with the push to erect a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Montgomery.
Former ASU Football Coach Speaks at Courtney Ward Basketball Camp
Former Alabama State football coach Reggie Barlow stopped by the second day of Courtney Ward's basketball camp to talk to the kids about positive attitudes.
Team USA Baseball Tryouts in Montgomery
Next Level Baseball hosted the first round of Team USA Baseball tryouts for high school players around Alabama.
Panthers-Newton 5-year deal worth $103.8 million
Quarterback Cam Newton has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Carolina Panthers and a person close to the negotiations says the deal is worth $103.8 million.
Open Meetings Act Changes Pass Through State House
Lawmakers focused today on amending the Open Meetings act. It's a law that requires elected officials to make all important meetings public and open to everyone.
Troy Football Coach Neal Brown Reacts To AD John Hartwell Leaving
Troy football head coach Neal Brown reacts to the news that John Hartwell will be leaving the Trojans for a new job with Utah State.
Men’s Basketball Coach Phil Cunningham Reacts To Hartwell’s Departure
Troy Men's Basketball Coach Phil Cunningham reacts to the news that Athletic Director John Hartwell is leaving for a job at Utah State.
