Plane Crash Vigil
More people will be praying this evening as they come together for a prayer gathering for Montgomery men whose plane crashed in Oklahoma.
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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National Day of Prayer
Today is national day of prayer. National Day of Prayer was created to encourage people of all faiths to pray for the nation. Â The annual observance was established in 1952 Â by a joint resolution of the United States Congress.Â
New MS Drug Reducing Patient Lapses
An updated version of an old drug for multiple sclerosis is reducing patient lapses with fewer doses.
Nail Salon UV Lamps Create Skin Cancer Risk
A new study from Georgia researchers finds a small risk of skin cancer from ultra-violent lamps that nail salons use to dry polish.
Former AG Baxley Defending Republican Legislator
Former Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley has signed on as a defense lawyer for Republican Rep. Barry Moore of Enterprise.
Ala. Teen Arrested for Carrying Gun Near School
Mobile police say a teen who was carrying a gun near a school is facing weapons charges and is being held in a youth detention center.
Students Help 8,200 Alabama Families
Volunteers from 16 college campuses across Alabama helped more than 8,200 families get their income tax returns prepared.
April Deadlines for Vehicle Registrations Being Pushed Back
The state is extending deadlines for some vehicle owners because of the severe weather that hit Alabama this week.
Twisters Destroys Chicken Farms and Family Liveihoods
There's nothing left of the poultry farm owned by Charlie and Cindy Wilkes save for splintered wood, twisted metal and scores of dead chickens.
Planting at Standstill in South Alabama After Rain
More than a foot of rain that fell on parts of south Alabama has created more planting delays for farmers.
