FEMA Authorizes More Storm Assistance Funding
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says the state has been approved for more federal disaster assistance to help five counties recover from severe storms in late April.
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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House Speaker Hubbard Seeks Probe of Harassing Calls
House Speaker Mike Hubbard says he's filed a complaint with the U.S. attorney's office, the FBI and the Lee County district attorney over harassing phone calls being used to try to hurt his re-election campaign.
Elmore County’s Jess Meuse Is Eliminated on “American Idol”
Jess Meuse, the American Idol finalist from Slapout in Elmore County, has been eliminated from the competition.
Seat Belt Rejection – Alabamians Not Buckling Up
Just about every week, we bring you news of horrific car accidents in our area where occupants are killed. Most of the victims involved in these car wrecks have one thing in common, they weren't wearing a seat belt.
Arrest Made in Lowndes County Fatal Stabbing
Lowdnes county deputies have arrested Randall Downs for the stabbing death of Gerado Biera.
Where Are The Burglaries In Montgomery County?
CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery are taking action against crime -- as the weather heats up, Montgomery County deputies say more burglars could be trying to break into your home or business.
Auburn’s Robinson goes second overall to Rams in NFL Draft
The St. Louis Rams addressed need with the second overall pick of the NFL draft, taking Auburn offensive tackle Greg Robinson.
Taste of The South: DJ’s Seafood
We continue our Taste of the South journey again this week in search of some of the best tasting seafood around.
Fairways of the River Region: Trinity aims for state championship
The AHSAA State Championships are just a few days away, and the Trinity Wildcats are hoping some home field advantage can propel them to their first-ever state championship. Location, location, location. It's crucial in real estate... And golf. And the…
What’s Next For St. Jude Students?
Many were shocked when St. Jude Catholic School announced it will close at the end of the school year. Now students and their parents are scrambling to enroll somewhere else for fall.
