President Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison
President Trump says he wants to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a hard-to-reach California island that has been closed for more than 60 years.
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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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man charged in fatal hit and run involving pedestrian in Montgomery
A man has been charged with hitting and killing a pedestrian in Montgomery before leaving the scene.
Father, son charged with capital murder in Montgomery
A man and his son have been charged with capital murder in a fatal shooting in Montgomery.
Man faces attempted murder charge in Chilton County
The Chilton County Sheriff's Office says a man has been charged in connection to an attempted murder in Maplesville.
Fire damages home in east Montgomery
Montgomery firefighters have battled a house fire in east Montgomery.
New mural unveiled at Montgomery’s Freedom Rides Museum
In honor of the 64th anniversary of the Freedom Rides, a new community mural has been unveiled at the Freedom Rides Museum in downtown Montgomery.
Montgomery Kidney Walk brings out hundreds despite rainy weather
The annual Montgomery Kidney Walk and Celebration went on as scheduled despite rainy conditions yesterday morning.
“Sovereignty” reigns in 151st Kentucky Derby, outdueling favorite “Journalism”
Three-year-old cold "Sovereignty" outran 3-1 favorite "Journalism" in the Kentucky Derby, giving its trainer a second victory in the iconic horse race.
Families end challenge to Alabama ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
Plaintiffs are dropping a lawsuit filed in 2022 challenging a state law that makes it a felony to treat people under age 19 with puberty blockers or hormones.
Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery
The vehicle involved in the fatal hit-and-run in Montgomery fled the scene before officers arrived.
