ACTION 8 UPDATE: Survey team confirms two tornadoes hit Wilcox County
A survey team from the National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes hit Wilcox County on Sunday, April 6.
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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Alabama Legislature approves bill to give pregnant women more access to health care
Alabama legislators have unanimously passed a bill to speed up access to Medicaid for pregnant women, as more states across the South try to lower high maternal and infant mortality rates.
Auburn No. 4, Alabama No. 6 in final AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll
While Florida ends the college basketball season ranked No. 1 with its national championship, Auburn ends the season at No. 4 and Alabama at No. 6.
President Trump’s tariffs go into effect
President Trump's tariffs on nations that have tariffs on the U.S. have now gone into effect, including a 104% tariff on China.
What the Tech: Tariffs may raise iPhone prices
If you're in the market for a new iPhone, prices may be going up due to tariffs between the U.S. and China.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Former Selma interim fire chief sentenced in fatal hit-and-run wreck
Former Selma interim Fire Chief Franklin Edwards has been sentenced for leaving the scene of a fatal wreck in Jefferson County.
Montgomery County man sentenced to life in prison
A Montgomery County man convicted of killing a man and violently assaulting two others will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Crump Center in Montgomery reopens after renovations
Montgomery Crump Community Center is reopening follow a huge renovation project.
Rivers of Alabama Day celebrated in Montgomery
Rivers of Alabama Day is being celebrated in Montgomery.
Alabama Legislature approves regulations to help small pharmacies
Alabama lawmakers have voted to put new regulations on pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to curb the closure of small pharmacies across the state.
