Troy’s Tayton Conerway named Sun Belt Player of the Week
Troy senior guard Tayton Conerway earns Sun Belt Player of the Week honors after helping lead Trojans to two Sun Belt wins last week.
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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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Elmore County middle school student who collapsed at school is improving
The middle school student in Elmore County who collapsed at school on Tuesday is now showing signs of improvement.
President-elect Trump wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump says he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to it.”
Former Tulane Assistant Coach joins AHSAA as an Assistant Director
Former Tulane offensive analyst and wide receivers coach Caleb Ross is set to join the ASHAA as an assistant director.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man shot, killed on Zelda Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man was shot and killed in the 2600 block of Zelda Road at about 12:30 this afternoon.
Court Records: Man in U.S. illegally is charged with kidnapping in Elmore County
Action 8 News has confirmed that a man who is accused of being in the U.S. illegally is charged with trying to kidnap a teenage girl in Elmore County.
Canada’s Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power.
Alabama police officer killed by driver while directing traffic near a church
The Irondale Police Department said Lt. Mark Meadows, 60, was on duty directing traffic at an intersection when he was hit by a passing vehicle.
Montgomery family travels to New Orleans to honor their beloved son’s memory and bring his body back home
In one of the most moving moments in the hour-long service, the names of the 14 victims who died in the attack were read aloud as a candle was carried down the aisle representing each person and placed on the altar.
Montgomery police arrest suspect in October homicide
Jackson is accused of killing 22-year-old Eldren Wright on October 23 in the 1000 block of Liberty Square Drive.
