Families Welcome Montgomery Reservists Back Home
Some Alabama families are welcoming home their loved ones. On Thursday, 20 Air Force reservists landed back on American soil after a 7-month long deployment.
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.
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ASU Students Rally For Funding
Even though it's been a rainy day, that didn't stop students from Alabama State University from rallying on the steps of the state house in support of their embattled school. They joined faculty and other supporters to demand that the state treat them fairly.
Montgomery Murder Rate Declines After Centennial Hill Bar Shooting
The city has recorded just one homicide so far this year, which is certainly a change from last year when the city had 14 murders at this time.
Senate Approves Money for Digital Textbooks
The Alabama Senate is trying to provide schools with up to $100 million to convert from paper textbooks to digital textbooks.
Ala. House Approves Execution Drug Secrecy Bill
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill to keep the manufacturers and suppliers of lethal injection drugs confidential.
Indicted Former Ala. Senator Cites AG’s Payments
An indicted former state senator accused of making improper payments to a campaign aide has filed court papers citing the attorney general's payments to a campaign staffer.
Coroner, Funeral Home Director Guilty of Theft
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange says the Elmore County Coroner and a funeral home director have been convicted of theft and ethics violations.
Coroner, Funeral Home Director Guilty of Theft
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange says the Elmore County Coroner and a funeral home director have been convicted of theft and ethics violations.
Alabama First Lady Speaks to International Students on Women’s Issues
Alabama First Lady Dianne Bentley spent time with international students at Auburn University at Montgomery on Thursday in honor of International Women's Day, which is March 8th.
Prostate Surgery Benefits Younger Men
Younger men with prostate cancer benefit more from surgery than just watching it closely according to a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
