Do Political Campaign Ads Work?
You may be surprised to find out just how much money Alabama politicians are spending on political ads.
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.
Articles
Lawson State Receives Major Federal Grant
An Alabama community college is a major recipient of one of the job training grants announced by the Obama administration. Officials announced Monday that Lawson State Community College in Birmingham is the lead college in a consortium of Southern colleges…
Alabama News Network Is Taking Action Against Crime
Tonight -- The death of Mark Watkins was found dead six years ago outside of a friend's home on Lark Drive in Montgomery. The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office says the murder happened in February 2008, when Watkins walked outside and heard a car drive by and honk its horn. He was shot in the chest and died of those wounds. The identity of the shooter is still a mystery.
State Troopers Investigating A Fatal Wreck In Pike Co
State troopers are investigating a fatal accident in Pike County. They say the victim was a Troy resident identified  as 48 year old Herbert Pollard, who was a passenger in the vehicle. The driver was injured, he is identified as…
Judge Convicts Montgomery Man Of DUI Murder
A judge has convicted a Montgomery man of DUI murder. Kevin Croskey plead guilty to the murder of Ashley Mock and the Assault of her boyfriend Jeremy Gaines. Investigators say he was traveling on Yarbrough Street as the couple was saying goodnight…
Macon County Employees Getting Pay Raise
Macon County employees are getting a pay raise.
Sheriff’s Vehicle Strikes 5 Year Old Kid
A 5-year-old child is recovering after being struck by a Chambers County sheriff's vehicle in Valley. A sheriff's report says the child ran out from between two parked cars near Milano's Grille on Saturday and was struck by the vehicle.…
Charles Henderson Player Dies After Collapse at Game
An Alabama high school football player who collapsed on the field during a game has died. Authorities said 17-year-old Charles Henderson High School senior cornerback Demario Harris collapsed during the second quarter of Friday night's game against Davidson in Troy.…
Montgomery Police Investigating Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Montgomery police are conducting an investigation after a man shot himself in the leg Sunday.
Taste of the River Region
Chefs in the River Region spent the evening showing off their skills
