What Do Tourists Think of Montgomery?
Several big events bring thousands of people to downtown Montgomery for the weekend.
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
Big Weekend For Montgomery
One of last year's most successful events is making a return to Montgomery and organizers say it's even bigger and better than last year. Southern Makers is an event featuring crafts and food from across the state.
Pecan Ridge Residents Want New Apartments Re-Zoned
About 160 government housing apartments are coming to McQueen Smith Road in Prattville. The proposed plan shows to get inside the neighborhood, you'd have to go in one of the three entryways -- two of those are within another neighborhood -- and residents living there say they're fighting to keep that from happening.
10th Defendant Pleads Guilty in Dog Fighting
A south Alabama man has admitted in federal court that he provided pit bulls for high-stakes dog fights in the Auburn area
AMA Has New Health Guidelines for Stroke Survivors
New guidelines from the American Heart Association say stroke survivors should control their blood pressure, cholesterol and weight and exercise regularly to prevent another stroke.
CDC: 40% of Death Preventable
A new government report finds up to forty percent of annual deaths from each of the five leading causes of death are preventable.
Research Questions Helmet Therapy
Helmet therapy is a popular treatment option for babies with flat heads, but a new study finds the gear is not really effective.
Furman Man Dies in Single Vehicle Accident
A Furman has died after a single-vehicle crash in Wilcox County.
Lawmaker’s Lawyers Ask to Dismiss Perjury Charges
Lawyers for an Enterprise legislator accused of perjury want a quick hearing on their request to dismiss the charges, saying the indictment is being used to interfere in the upcoming election.
10th Defendant Set to Plead Guilty in Dog Fighting
Another defendant in a multi-state dog fighting investigation is scheduled to plead guilty.
