Alabama CHOOSE Act funding now available for parents for 2026-2027 school year
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that funding for parents taking part in Alabama's CHOOSE Act education savings accounts is now available for 2026-2027 school year.
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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America250: Fireworks selling fast in our area
As people get ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday, fireworks sales are brisk in our area.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jackson Hospital says it will not move forward with July 1 closure process
Montgomery's bankrupt Jackson Hospital says due to recent developments, it will not start a process to close on July 1.
Prattville High School marching band prepares to march in Philadelphia
The Pride of Prattville Marching Band is preparing to march in Philadelphia as part of a celebration of America's 250th birthday.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man charged in death of missing man in Montgomery
Montgomery police have charged a man with capital murder in the death of a man who had been reported missing.
How to help ALEA win “Best-looking Cruiser” contest
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency needs your votes as it hopes to win a national "Best-looking Cruiser" contest.
President Trump nominates Alabama Supreme Court justice for federal judgeship
Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Greg Cook has been nominated to a federal judgeship by President Trump.
ALDOT seeking input on another roundabout in Pike Road
As work is completed on two roundabouts in Pike Road, the Alabama Department of Transportation is seeking input on a third one along the same road.
LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere
LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalling more than 741,000 vehicles
Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a transmission issue may damage the park system, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
