Floating platform used to launch fireworks at Lake Martin catches fire
Alabama Marine Police need your help finding the owner of a floating platform that caught fire while being used to launch fireworks at Lake Martin.
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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America’s 250th birthday celebrated in Washington after storm delay
After an evacuation of the National Mall in Washington due to storms, President Trump helped commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.”
Montgomery firefighters called to house fire
Montgomery firefighters have battled a fire at a home just off E.D. Nixon Avenue.
Tanker fire leads to shutdown of Interstate 65 ramp in Montgomery County
Smoke could be seen for miles when a tanker caught fire in Montgomery County, which led to the closure of an Interstate 65 exit ramp.
WATCH: Gov. Kay Ivey presents Independence Day greetings to Alabamians
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued an Independence Day message to Alabamians.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Potato chip recall upgraded to highest warning level
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a recall of hundreds of thousands of bags of Zapp's and Dirty potato chip brands, which includes several flavors.
Firefighters in Lee County battle house fire for hours
It took firefighters from several agencies hours to put out a fire in Lee County.
Former prison workers arrested for suspected contraband activity at Elmore Correctional Facility
Two former Alabama prison system workers have been arrested in a contraband investigation at Elmore Correctional Facility.
Millbrook man arrested for receiving stolen property
Millbrook police have arrested a man for receiving stolen property and drug-related charges.
Montgomery man dies while in custody of Muscle Shoals police
Muscle Shoals police say a Montgomery man has died while in their custody.
