Events to Honor Military, Veterans on Veterans Day
Monday is Veterans Day, and all across our area, towns and cities are getting ready for ceremonies to remember our nation's heroes.
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
Grant Money to Improve Sewer Systems in Dallas County
Dallas County will get $350,000 in grant money to help fund improvements to water and sewage systems.
Indian-Owned Casinos Show Increasing Revenues
A new national report shows gambling in Alabama is growing by record numbers, but only in Indian-owned casinos.
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department on Hunt for Person who Stabbed a Horse
Lowndes County sheriff's deputies need your help finding the person who stabbed a horse eight times in the neck and cut off its mane. Sheriff's investigators say the attack happened at a family's small farm in mid-October and officials are not sure of the motive behind the attack.
Harvey Updyke Ordered to Pay Restitution to Auburn University
The man who admitted to poisoning Toomer's Oaks has been ordered to pay Auburn University nearly $800,000.
Gov. Bentley Travels Japan, Some Say He’s Recruiting Wrong Industry
Today, Governor Robert Bentley took off for Japan today to meet with leaders in the automobile industry. It's all part of a plan to bring more jobs to Alabama but not everyone is happy with his trip.
No. 1 Alabama Overwhelms LSU, 38-17
AJ McCarron threw three touchdown passes, T.J. Yeldon ran for 133 yards and two scores and No. 1 Alabama overwhelmed No. 10 LSU 38-17 Saturday night.
Auburn Beats Tennessee In 55-23 Runaway
Nick Marshall gained 214 of Auburn's 444 yards rushing Saturday and the seventh-ranked Tigers scored on a punt return and kickoff return in a 55-23 victory over Tennessee.
First Habitat for Humanity “Youth Build” in Montgomery
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery builds homes for families all across our area, and now young volunteers are joining in to help.The organization began its "youth build" this morning. This is the first time young volunteers will be leading renovations…
Governor Bentley Speaks Out on Medicare and the Affordable Care Act
Governor Bentley has spoken out on health care and he says he is more concerned with Medicare than Medicaid. Â The governor says he is worried about some hospitals, but he believes most will be able to survive without being…
