Showdown in College Town 2015
College students from all over the region were in downtown Montgomery Thursday night.
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
Hundreds Of Students Swarm State House For Higher Education Day
Students came from college and universities all over the state to the capital to have their voices heard at higher education. It's one of the biggest rallies lawmakers see each year.
Montgomery City Council Votes to Demolish “Nuisance” Homes
An abandoned house on Montgomery's west side will soon be demolished.
Singer Michael Bolton to Headline the Benefit the Bard Concert
Pop Music Star Michael Bolton is coming to Montgomery later this year.
Legislature Won’t Stop Teens from Riding in the Back of Pickup Trucks
Alabama lawmakers won't bar teens from riding in the back of pickup trucks after most acknowledged they've ridden there too.
New Bama Basketball Coach Talks to Alabama News Network
Alabama News Network was in Tuscaloosa to talk to new Univ. of Alabama men's basketball coach Avery Johnson about his plans for the Crimson Tide.
Body of Montgomery Police Officer Laid to Rest
More than 1,200 people gathered in Eclectic for the funeral of Montgomery police officer David Colley, who was killed in a car wreck while on duty last weekend.
Local Reaction to SC Officer Involved Shooting
It all began Tuesday when North Charleston police officer Michael Slager was charged with murder after video showed him shooting a man in the back as he tried to flee.
Famous War Eagle Supper Club Set to Close
An Auburn staple is closing at the end of the year. The War Eagle Supper Club will shut it's doors after 78 years.
Renewed Debate Over Common Core Repeal Bill
There was a lot of passion as people took to the microphone to say what they think is best for the state's children. Senator Rusty Glover wants to repeal the standards, which are part of Alabama's education plan.
