Autauga County school board discusses options after voters rejected tax hike
Members of the Autauga County school board are discussing funding issues after voters turned down an ad valorem tax hike last year.
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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Birmingham-based Hero Doughnuts opens in downtown Montgomery
Hero Doughnuts officially opened its doors to its new location at 350 North Perry Street to the public Tuesday.Â
Gov. Ivey signs FOCUS Act into law
The FOCUS Act prohibits students use of smart phones and other wireless devices inside Alabama's public schools.Â
Montgomery Regional Airport executive director resigns
A spokesperson for the airport confirmed to Action 8 News that the Montgomery Airport Authority Board of Directors accepted Wade Davis's resignation.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs speedy trial bill into law, seeking to speed prosecution of violent crimes
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a new law to allow visiting judges to be brought in to handle violent criminal cases to get them to trial more quickly.
Montgomery Catholic hires Courtney Ward as girls basketball coach
Courtney Ward previously coached the boys varsity team at Park Crossing. She played at Jeff Davis and professionally overseas
Twins win 66th Jimmy Hitchcock Awards
Trinity basketball standouts Francie and John Morris won the 66th annual Jimmy Hitchcock Awards as all nominees were honored Tuesday
Pay It Forward: Daisy Bolden of Montgomery
Daisy Bolden just retire after spending 41 years working with seniors in the River Region. She has blessed a lot of people in those years and considers them family. "She is always at weddings and baby showers of the seniors…
Millbrook police searching for trailer thief
Millbrook Police need your help finding the person who stole a trailer.
Pike Road Kiwanis Club awards $8,000 in college scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of Pike Road has awarded $8,000 in college scholarships to four area students.
