Alabama Unemployment Rate Remains 6.1 Percent
Alabama's latest unemployment rate is unchanged at 6.1 percent.
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
Heavy Rain, Rising Waters Lead to Rescue in Prattville
Heavy rainfall over the weekend left twelve people trapped by rising water, leading to a rescue in Prattville.
Vigil For Murder Victim Begins Community Healing
Family and friends gathered tonight to honor the memory of a murder victim.
Edwards Leads Ford Sweep At Rain-Soaked Bristol
Carl Edwards claimed a rain-soaked win at Bristol Motor Speedway, where weather wreaked havoc on yet another Sprint Cup race this season.
War Veteran’s Home is Renovated by Local Charity Group
A Korean war veteran is returned to his childhood home, thanks to the efforts of local volunteers.
Gators, ‘Cats, Shockers & Cavs Are No. 1 Seeds
Florida is the overall top seed in the NCAA tournament, and will be joined on the '1' line by Arizona, Wichita State and Virginia.
No. 1 Florida Holds Off Kentucky 61-60 In SEC
Top-ranked Florida capped a perfect run through the Southeastern Conference when Kentucky failed to get off a shot on its final possession, allowing the Gators to escape with a 61-60 victory in the league championship game Sunday.
Irish Bred Pub Holds Annual St. Patrick’s Day Street Party
The Irish Bred Pub held its annual St. Patrick's Day street festival today.
Adopted Children Reunited With Family in Montgomery
The upheaval in Ukraine has caused violence and tension for many who live there, but now an Alabama couple and four children they adopted amid the violence are safely reunited, and back home in Montgomery.
Bullock County Child Dies in ATV Accident
Bullock County officials say an eight-year-old boy has died after a four-wheeler accident near the Halls Crossroads community.
