What’s Happening: February 21-23
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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
Montgomery police arrest attempted rape suspect
Montgomery police say a 15-year-old male suspected of attempted rape is now in custody.Â
Hundreds gather for annual Higher Education Day in Montgomery
The Higher Education Partnership held its annual Higher Education Day at the Alabama State House.
Abbie Stockard Day declared in the City of Auburn
The 22-year-old Vestavia Hills native and current Auburn University student returned to the city this week after being away for the Miss America competition.Â
Alabama League of Municipalities hold annual Advocacy Day
Various issues impacting nearly 500 Alabama cities and towns were at the forefront in downtown Montgomery Wednesday.
Union Springs arson suspect arrested
The Bullock County Sheriff's Office tells us that 33-year-old Tommie Cortez Holmes was taken into custody by their deputies.Â
Grand jury recommends abolishing Hanceville police department because of a ‘culture of corruption’
A grand jury has indicted Hanceville Police Chief Jason Marlin and four of his officers on a variety of charges that included accusations of mishandling or removing evidence from the department’s evidence room.
U.S. Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI.
Rep. Shomari Figures hosts roundtable discussion in the Capital City
It has been 45 days since U.S. Representative Shomari Figures entered office.Â
Dadeville man arrested for failing to register as sex offender
58-year-old Darryl Orvett Payne was taking into custody and charged with violation of the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act.Â
