Ivey names Azzie Oliver as Montgomery County District Attorney
Gov. Kay Ivey has named Azzie Oliver to serve as Montgomery County District Attorney.
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
Dodgers win World Series in five games, overcoming five-run deficit to beat Yankees 7-6
After taking advantage of three miscues to erase a five-run, fifth-inning deficit during one of the most memorable midgame meltdowns in baseball history, the Dodgers used eighth-inning sacrifice flies to beat New York 7-6 and take the World Series title.
Disappointing Auburn hosts surprising Vanderbilt, hoping to keep bowl hopes alive
Quarterback Diego Pavia and the surprising Vanderbilt Commodores will visit Auburn as the Tigers hope to keep their bowl hopes alive.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Some expired COVID tests are still good to use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says that if you have expired COVID tests at home, you may not need to throw them out just yet.
What the Tech App of the Day: NSOPW
The Department of Justice has released an app called NSOPW, which stands for National Sex Offender Public Website. This app allows parents to easily map the locations of registered sex offenders in any area.
What the Tech: Beware of scam from person claiming to have seen you watch pornography
You may have heard of sextortion scams before, but this latest version is even more terrifying.
ALEA Halloween safety tips for children, parents, drivers and partygoers
While Halloween is a fun-filled holiday, children are more likely to be hurt on Halloween than on any other day of the year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Fire Danger Advisory expands to all Alabama counties
The Alabama Forestry Commission has now put all 67 counties under a Fire Danger Advisory.
Lowndes County residents react to mistrial in William Chase Johnson case
Many residents in Lowndes County where Sheriff "Big John" Williams lived and worked were emotional after today's mistrial in Macon County.
