What’s Happening: April 17-19
The weather will be warm and sunny, which makes it a perfect weekend to take in all kinds of events in the River Region!
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
Faulkner University working to keep teen drivers safe on the road
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is one reason why Faulkner University wants to help teenage drivers stay safe when they hit the road.
Tuskegee University to host small animal health fair
The College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting the 2026 Small Animal Health Fair on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Tuskegee University Veterinary Teaching Hospital on Hospital Road in Tuskegee.Â
YMCA of Greater Montgomery encourages kids to stay healthy this summer
The YMCA is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Wilson YMCA on Wilson Park Drive.
Suspect dead in deputy-involved shooting in Lee County
Investigators say the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Wilder Cobon Gomez, a Guatemalan national, fired at deputies, hitting one in the arm.Â
President Trump says Israel, Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire
President Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, which could boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the U.S. and Israel after weeks of strikes.
Ground broken for new community center in Montgomery
The new community center will be built on Woodley Road, just outside of the bypass.
Execution date set for man convicted of killing two people in Dallas County robbery
Alabama has set an execution date for the man convicted of killing two people during a robbery at a pawn shop in Dallas County in 1998.
The Alabama Extension Program, Auburn University and Alabama Scenic River Trail celebrate partnership
The Alabama Extension Program, Auburn University and Alabama Scenic River Trail were in Prattville to celebrate their partnership, which includes getting children on the water through RiverKids.
Montgomery police investigating shooting that left man seriously injured
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
