What’s Happening: July 26-28
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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
Law enforcement agencies unite to form Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit in Montgomery
Law enforcement officials from federal, state, and local agencies came together Thursday to announce a new way that they're fighting rampant crime in the Capital City.
Horse in Covington County is one of two in Alabama testing positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has confirmed that two horses in Alabama have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis. One of them is in Covington County.
U.S. House rebukes Vice President Kamala Harris over border crisis
The U.S. House has voted 220-196 to rebuke Vice President Kamala Harris for her role in the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. border with Mexico.
Families describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions
Family members of people incarcerated in Alabama prisons packed a public hearing held by the Joint Legislative Prison Committee, a panel of lawmakers focused on prison oversight.
Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit announced to combat Montgomery crime
State and local leaders have announced the formation of the Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit, or MACS, to help combat crime in Montgomery.
Biden addresses nation for the first time since ending re-election campaign
President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered an Oval Office address to the nation, the first time he spoke publicly since deciding to end his re-election campaign on Sunday.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after teenager dies
Montgomery police are launching a homicide investigation after a teenage shooting victim's death.
Montgomery woman dies after being shot on Eastdale Road South
Montgomery police have launched a death investigation after a woman died from a gunshot wound.
