Maplesville softball wins AHSAA 1A Central Regional
Maplesville softball heads to its fourth straight state tournament, while the Autauga Academy Generals fell in regionals
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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U.S. House votes to change the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America”
The Republican-led U.S. House has passed a bill that would rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and direct federal agencies to update their documents and maps to incorporate the new name.
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Roman Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church.
Alabama Legislature approves ban on cellphone use in K-12 public schools
Alabama will soon join the states that have banned or restricted the presence of cellphones in schools.
Alabama lawmakers vote to make Juneteenth an official state holiday
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that will make Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery after the Civil War, an official state holiday.
Selma police want to find four people for questioning about murder
Selma police hope you can help them find four people they want to question about a recent murder.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Names released of two people seriously hurt in Troy shooting
Two people who were critically hurt in a shooting in Troy have had their names released.
Greenville completes construction project to boost tourism
Greenville has completed a construction project that officials hope will attract new tourism opportunities.
Gov. Kay Ivey honors five businesses for international trade
Gov. Kay Ivey has recognized five Alabama companies for their international success.
First Baptist Church of Prattville shows support for foster and adopted children
First Baptist Church in Prattville want to raise awareness for the need for foster and adoptive families.
