Joann to close 500 stores in bankruptcy process
Craft retailer Joann Fabrics is closing 500 stores, some in Alabama, as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy.
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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Man pleads guilty to gun charge involving mass shooting at Tuskegee University
A man who investigators say was at the scene of the mass shooting at Tuskegee University last year has pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge.
Alabama lawmakers seek more money for prison construction
Alabama lawmakers are seeking the ability to borrow an additional $500 million for prison construction after the price of the state’s new mega-prison rose to over $1 billion.
Alabama Kidney Foundation to celebrate 50th anniversary
The 2025 Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 3 at Riverwalk Stadium.
Woman killed in Montgomery shooting
The fatal shooting happened around 10:27 p.m. in the 500 block of East South Boulevard.
Montgomery Father Shares Inspiring Message With High School Baseball Players
A special dinner brought players from six MPS high schools together to motivate and prepare them for the three-day tournament ahead.
AISA Basketball Playoffs: Wilcox Academy vs. Lakeside
In the Quarterfinals of the AISA Girls Class A Playoffs, Lakeside defeated Wilcox Academy 43-31.
AHSAA Regionals: Luverne vs. Abbeville
In the AHSAA Girls 2A South Regional Abbeville defeated Luverne 54-38.
Stevenson and No. 2 Alabama blow past Texas 103-80 to set up SEC showdown with rival No. 1 Auburn
Number two Alabama takes down Texas and move to 21-3 overall and 10-1 in SEC play.
Top-ranked Auburn snaps back with an 80-68 win over Vanderbilt
Number one Auburn takes down Vanderbilt to return to the win column following their loss to Florida.
