What’s Happening: February 14-16
It's Valentine's Day weekend! There are events for couples, but also other things to enjoy across the River Region.
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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CBS, other Paramount channels could be dropped from YouTubeTV
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Trump health chief, sworn in
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City to tear down Governor’s House Hotel & Convention Center
The City of Montgomery plans to tear down the old Governor's House Hotel & Convention Center, which had once been a shining jewel for travelers, politicians and business leaders.
Autaugaville School to close at the end of the school year
Action 8 News has confirmed that Autaugaville School will be closing at the end of the school year.
New Downtown Restaurant Brings a Taste of Chicago to Montgomery
Oliver's, which recently opened its doors, serves up Chicago favorites like Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs.
Action 8’s second Lifesaver Radar goes on the air to track severe weather
WAKA Action 8 has now put our second Lifesaver Radar on the air to track severe weather to better protect Alabama.
Ivey vows to sign bill that puts definitions of male and female into state law
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would write definitions of male and female into state law that excludes transgender people from being recognized under their gender identity.
Auburn chooses name for new high school
Auburn City Schools has chosen a name for its new high school, which is found in a centuries-old poem.
