Stay safe on the water this Independence Day holiday weekend
Since many of you enjoy celebrating the Fourth of July on the water, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reminds you to be cautious.
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.
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What’s Happening: June 27-29
There's plenty to do to celebrate summer in the River Region this weekend!
What the Tech: How to protect your Amazon Prime Days purchases from theft
58 million packages, worth $12 billion, were reported stolen last year. Here's how to protect yourself with Amazon Prime Days coming soon.
Pike Road celebrates America’s independence with Summerfest
Pike Road got an early start to Independence Day celebrations with its annual Summerfest celebration.
Girl Scouts celebrate “Leading Ladies” in the community
The Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama has hosted its 9th Annual Leading Ladies Awards Brunch.
What the Tech: What to know if you keep your insurance cards on your phone
Storing your insurance card or driver license on your phone could compromise your privacy if you're not careful. Here's what to do.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Caroleene Dobson announces bid for Alabama Secretary of State
Alabama's Republican Primary takes place on May 19, 2026.Â
AHSAA Kickoff Classic returns to Montgomery
The AHSAA Kickoff Classic returns to Montgomery's Cramton Bowl. This year's kickoff games feature Prattville vs. Pike Road on Thursday Night, and then wraps up with Fyffe vs. Maplesville on Friday Night.
Ariton man dies in Bullock County crash
It happened around 11:54 a.m. Wednesday on Bullock County 27, approximately 14 miles northeast of Troy.Â
Area firefighters battle four fires overnight
Investigators are working to determine the cause of four fires overnight.
