Friendship Mission Preps for Thanksgiving Dinner
It's a big week at the Friendship Mission in Montgomery especially for cook Willie Russell who has been cooking there 8 years. Right now, he's prepping turkeys for Thanksgiving.
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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RVs Arrive In Auburn For Iron Bowl, Police Get Ready For Big Crowds
Its officially Iron Bowl week and with just five days left until one of the biggest matchups in recent history, Auburn university officials are making sure they're prepared for the tens of thousands making their way to campus.
No. 4 Auburn Just Another Big Game For No. 1 ‘Bama
AJ McCarron and Alabama aren't getting swept up in the rampant hype surrounding the Iron Bowl.
Local Businesses Up Against Growing Online Sales
This week officially kicks off the holiday shopping season, but many Alabama businesses will be missing out this year. Online retail is growing faster than brick and mortar stores, and that's hurting local business owners.
Biggest Christmas Tree In Greenville History
It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas in Greenville. The City's Annual Christmas tree went in the ground right across from City Hall.
Nearly $10,000 In Tires Stolen From Andalusia Tire Company
Investigators say thieves loaded and stole a truck, trailer, and nearly 50 tractor trailer tires from Andalusia Tire Company.
Could Severe Weather Impact Your Thanksgiving Travel Plans?
From Montgomery -- storms are slamming the Southwest with high winds, rain and ice all throughout Thanksgiving week -- the busiest travel day of the year. And as the severe weather makes it's way to the east, Alabama travelers say their travel plans are being affected...
Ex-Ala. Postal Worker Gets Prison Time in Shooting
A former Montgomery postal worker has been sentenced to a decade in prison after he pleaded guilty to shooting at two co-workers in December 2011.
Teacher Raises, Pre-K Funding a Target for Bentley
Governor Robert Bentley says pay raises for teachers and funding for pre-kindergarten programs will be some of his highest priorities during the next legislative session.
Gas Prices on the Rise
As we approach Thanksgiving this week, the prices at the pump are rising.
