Alabama Man Sentenced in Ozark Cross Burning
A south Alabama man has been sentenced to probation and home confinement after pleading guilty to burning a cross in a black neighborhood in 2009.
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
Montgomery Police Investigating Life-Threatening Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting.
More Security Could Be Coming To Prattville’s Parks
CBS 8 is taking action against crime in Prattville -- city leaders saying they're tired of all the vandalism happening in their parks, so now they have a plan that hopes to deter crime and also make those parks a safer place.
Alligators New Home at the Montgomery Zoo
Theres a new home for one type of animal at the montgomery zoo. Now visitor's will have an up close and personal look at alligators! The ribbon cutting ceremony took place this morning with city leaders. The exhibit took 8 months to build…
Former Alabama Football Player Murdered in Greenville
Greenville police are investigating an overnight murder of a former Alabama football player.
Another Still Destroyed in Bullock County
State liquor agents have destroyed their fourth moonshine still this year in Bullock County.
Bentley, Griffith Make Pitch to Commissioners
Republican Gov. Robert Bentley and his Democratic opponent, former U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith, will make dueling campaign speeches in Orange Beach.
Soaring Temperatures Prompt Heat Advisory in Alabama
Soaring temperatures are prompting warnings about extreme heat in parts of Alabama. Highs in the upper 90s will combine with humidity to make it feel like it's nearly 110 degrees in some areas. Forecasters say it will be even worse…
Texas Company Cancels Alabama Wind Farm Project
A Texas company is giving up plans to generate electricity with wind turbines along a ridge in northeastern Alabama.
Transportation Report: Alabama’s Poor Road Conditions are Costing Motorists
A new national report shows deficient roads and bridges in alabama could be costing you a lot more than you think.
