New MPS superintendent releases statement after board approves hiring
Dr. Byrd was formerly the superintendent of Selma City Schools before stepping down in August 2024.Â
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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16 finalists named for Alabama Teacher of the Year
The Alabama Department of Education has announced 16 finalists for the 2025-2026 Alabama Teacher of the Year, including three from our area.
Child hit by car while walking to school in Millbrook
A 13-year-old boy has been hit by a car while walking to school in Millbrook.
Woman assaulted near Blount Cultural Park in Montgomery
A woman is recovering from an assault which happened late Saturday morning near Blount Cultural Park.
Eugene’s Hot Chicken coming to downtown Montgomery
Officials say the goal is to open the restaurant by the end of 2025.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Survey team confirms two tornadoes hit Wilcox County
A survey team from the National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes hit Wilcox County on Sunday, April 6.
Alabama Legislature approves bill to give pregnant women more access to health care
Alabama legislators have unanimously passed a bill to speed up access to Medicaid for pregnant women, as more states across the South try to lower high maternal and infant mortality rates.
Auburn No. 4, Alabama No. 6 in final AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll
While Florida ends the college basketball season ranked No. 1 with its national championship, Auburn ends the season at No. 4 and Alabama at No. 6.
President Trump’s tariffs go into effect
President Trump's tariffs on nations that have tariffs on the U.S. have now gone into effect, including a 104% tariff on China.
What the Tech: Tariffs may raise iPhone prices
If you're in the market for a new iPhone, prices may be going up due to tariffs between the U.S. and China.
