President Trump signs order to return Defense Department to “Department of War”
President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at returning the name of the U.S. Department of Defense to the Department of War.
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.
You can follow Jamey and submit story ideas and questions on X at @jameytucker.
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Arrest made in Troy University shooting
An arrest has been made in an on-campus shooting at Troy University.
CrimeStoppers offers $1,000 reward to help solve Selma murder case
CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in a Selma murder investigation.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Bibb Graves Bridge in Wetumpka now open
The bridge had been closed to traffic since September 2 to repair damage from a truck hitting an arch on August 15.Â
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gov. Kay Ivey, House Speaker granted temporary restraining order against AHSAA
Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter have been granted a temporary restraining order against the AHSAA in a dispute over some students' athletic eligibility.
Immigration raid conducted at Hyundai auto plant in Georgia
Some 475 people have been detained during an immigration raid at a Hyundai electric vehicle plant near Savannah, Georgia, according to a Homeland Security official.
New Coca-Cola mural in Wetumpka honors company and history
A new mural in downtown Wetumpka honors Coca-Cola and brings back a cherished piece of the city's history.
Opelika man charged with robbing two stores in Lee County
An Opelika man has been charged with robbing a grocery store and a Dollar General in the Beauregard community of Lee County.
Man charged in Montgomery hotel shooting
A Montgomery man is charged with shooting a friend several times at a hotel on Carmichael Road.
Opelika man charged with killing stepfather in Lee County
An Opelika man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his stepfather.
