“Be Pro Be Proud” gives students a taste of careers that don’t require a four-year college degree
Some students in Butler County Schools are getting an up-close look at careers that don't require a four-year degree.
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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A record 3,892 fans packed Riddle-Pace Field on Tuesday night as No.23 Alabama baseball rolled to a 10-2 win at No. 19 Troy.
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AHSAA Softball Regionals Day 2
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“Safety is important to every citizen in the community, and we need to feel safe,” one frustrated Montgomery resident said.
Gov. Ivey signs shark alert system bill into law
Governor Kay Ivey has officially put her signature on House Bill 437, also known as Lulu's Law.
Suspect arrested after walking into a Midtown grocery store armed with a bb gun
While MPD doesn't disclose the names of businesses, an eyewitness tells Action 8 News that it was the Publix.
Prattville CityFest rescheduled for July 19
This year's CityFest weekend was canceled due to inclement weather and concerns for the safety of the attendees.
