What’s Happening: July 3-5
You have plenty of ways to show your patriotic spirit in the River Region as America celebrates its 250th birthday!
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
Ramer man dies in Lowndes County crash
It happened around 9:00 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 80 near the 115 mile marker, approximately 10 miles west of Hayneville.
250th Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia canceled due to extreme heat
The Pride of Prattville High School Marching Band was one of the participants in this year's parade helping celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary.
Details of Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding
Here are the details of the most anticipated celebrity wedding in years, as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prepare to tie the knot.
Newlyweds Recover After Bullets Tear Through Midtown Montgomery Home
What began as a quiet night for newlyweds ended in gunfire and a frantic rush to the hospital. Their family says they’re alive only by the grace of God.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: New details on arrest of former Elmore County coroner candidate
Action 8 News has new details regarding the arrest of former Elmore County coroner candidate Lamar Neighbors.
Interstate 85 lane closure starts Monday in Macon County
Starting Monday, July 6, be prepared for a lane closure on Interstate 85 southbound in Macon County.
U.S. men beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in round of 32 for second-ever World Cup knockout round win
The Americans gained just their second World Cup knockout round win. They made it to the semifinals in the first tournament in 1930 by winning their group and won a round of 16 matchup against Mexico in 2002.
State law enforcement agencies to crack down on boating under the influence this weekend
As we prepare to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary, state law enforcement agencies expect Alabama's waterways to be busier than usual.
Man and woman shot in Montgomery’s Oak Forest neighborhood
It happened around 2:50 a.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of Mimosa Drive.Â
