Montgomery Close To First Full Marathon
We are less than a week away from Montgomery's first ever full marathon. But there's still a lot of work to be done to get ready.
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.
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Articles
Bloody Sunday: No Pre-March Rally – Why?
The march follows a weekend when organizers say about 80,000 people filled the streets of Selma. While the events went fairly smoothly. There were still some obstacles in the way.
Big Name Faces Come Out for 50th Anniversary Events
Some big name faces were in the crowd Saturday as President Barrack Obama gave his speech for the 50th anniversary events.
Tens of Thousands Cross Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday
Everyone in Selma wanted to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge yesterday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
Marchers Jam the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma
An estimated 70,000-80,000 people were in Selma for the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, cramming onto the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Rev. Al Sharpton Speaks at Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma
This is the full speech that Rev. Al Sharpton delivered at Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma on Bloody Sunday.
Dignitaries Speak Out About Selma
[gtxvideo vid="kA7JLauy" playlist="" pid="XiOflQdH" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kA7JLauy.jpg" vtitle="Cats PKG”] The pre-March rally that was originally scheduled at the foot of the Edmund Pettus bridge didn't exactly happen because of the thousands of people who were already walking the bridge. There were lots…
Young People React to Big Weekend in Selma
[gtxvideo vid="zNF7Scx6" playlist="" pid="XiOflQdH" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zNF7Scx6.jpg" vtitle="Darryls pkg”] April Smith is the founder of generation X. A grassroots organization helping young people who feel like they've been forgotten, or left out in life. "I'm working hard to make sure that…
Martin Luther King III: Selma Anniversary is No Celebration
Martin Luther King III honored activists who were central to the voting rights movement, but said he can't call the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday a celebration.
Congressional Members hold 50th Anniversary Ceremony at Capitol Steps
One hundred and one Members of Congress started out the 15th annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage and came to Montgomery Sunday, which played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement.
