Montgomery Gears Up For New Year’s Downtown Countdown
Christmas may be over, but the city of Montgomery and Alabama News Network are getting ready for another big holiday event, the New Year's Eve Downtown Countdown.
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
Shoppers Turnout for Day After Christmas Sales
Christmas may be over, but the shopping is still going strong. We caught up with lots of shoppers at Eastdale Mall for some day after Christmas shopping.
Candlelight Vigil Held For Man Killed By Motorist, Tyrone Austin
A family wants answers after their loved one was killed in what police are now calling a traffic fatality.
Body of Missing Selma Man Found, Death Investigation Now Underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A missing person case in Selma is now a death investigation after the man's body is found this afternoon.
Christmas Fire Leaves Family Mourning
The Christmas season turns tragic for one family as a house fire leaves six people battling smoke and flames to get out of the house, but only five made it out.
Shoppers Swarm For After Christmas Sales
Christmas may be over, but Businesses are offering lots of deals to try and lure shoppers out of the comfort of their homes today. Sales have been down across the country this year, but are people in our area interested in more holiday specials?
After-Christmas Trash Could Make Your Home A Target For Criminals
As people are out doing their shopping, thieves in our area may be on the prowl for their own after-Christmas shopping. Montgomery County deputies say if you're not careful about how you toss your Christmas trash -- you could be a target for criminals trying to break into your home.
Last Minute Holiday Shoppers Crowd Stores
Last minute shoppers have just one more day to get what they need before Christmas.
Arrests Made In Andalusia Tire Company Theft
A theft ring spanning across six counties in both Alabama and Florida has been brought to a halt.
Governor Bentley Reflects On 2013
2013 is winding down and today, we talked one on one with Governor Robert Bentley to get his thoughts on the year. Governor Bentley is very proud of many things that the state accomplished in 2013, and he's also proud of some of his not-so-popular decisions, like refusing to participate in the Affordable Care Act.
