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.
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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Articles
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
Where do Montgomery’s homicide numbers stand for first half of 2026?
July 1 marks the start to the second half of the year. So where do Montgomery's homicide numbers stand so far in 2026?
Montgomery police charge man with attempted murder in Wynlakes
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Montgomery's Wynlakes neighborhood.
Man’s body found in Macon County
A man's body has been found in Macon County.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUGSHOTS 06/16/26-06/30/26
Check out the Montgomery County Mugshots from 06/16/26 – 06/30/26. All are innocent until proven guilty. Click here for more from WAKA.
Alabama CHOOSE Act funding now available for parents for 2026-2027 school year
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that funding for parents taking part in Alabama's CHOOSE Act education savings accounts is now available for 2026-2027 school year.
America250: Fireworks selling fast in our area
As people get ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday, fireworks sales are brisk in our area.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jackson Hospital says it will not move forward with July 1 closure process
Montgomery's bankrupt Jackson Hospital says due to recent developments, it will not start a process to close on July 1.
Prattville High School marching band prepares to march in Philadelphia
The Pride of Prattville Marching Band is preparing to march in Philadelphia as part of a celebration of America's 250th birthday.
