Former superintendent of Selma City Schools dies at 65
Dr. Austin Obasohan, the former superintendent of Selma City Schools, has died at the age of 65.
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 house fire under investigation
A fire at a house in the 500 block of Arrowhead Forest Drive is under investigation.
Man arrested on child sex-related charges in Alexander City
Alexander City police say a man has been arrested after he tried to meet what he thought was a 13-year-old girl for sex.
Man arrested in Montgomery following car, foot chase
A man has been arrested in Montgomery following a chase by car and on foot, police say.
What the Tech: What to do if your phone is lost or stolen
Here's how to protect your digital files and personal information if your phone is ever lost or stolen, and how to avoid common tricks that thieves try to pull.
More employees charged in connection with death and assaults at Walker County Jail
Six more employees at the Walker County Jail have been indicted in connection with the death of a mentally ill man who died of hypothermia after being held for two weeks in a concrete cell.
What the Tech App of the Day: Milanote
The Milanote app is a different way to organize your thoughts, to-do lists and research because it makes content visual, rather than just a list.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Deatsville business raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for Texas flood victims through T-shirt sales
A faith-based clothing business in Deatsville has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help flood victims in Texas.
Synovus part of $8.6 billion bank merger
Major changes are coming to Synovus Bank, which has branches in Montgomery, Prattville and elsewhere in Alabama.
Families flock to splash pads to beat the heat
Summers are always hot in Alabama, but with temperatures now reaching close to triple digits, parents are flocking to splash pads with their children in order to cool off.
