Covington County teen named 2026 Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama
This year's Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama is Mia Baumgartner.
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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Around 12,000 flights canceled due to winter storm threat, including at Montgomery, Atlanta, Birmingham airports
Around 12,000 flights have been canceled as a monster storm affects much of the country, including travel from Montgomery, Atlanta and Birmingham airports.
Tallassee wrestling wins second straight duals state championship
Coach John Mask earned his 700th career duals victory en route to Tallassee wrestling winning back-to-back state titles
Coaches react to AHSAA reclassification separating public and private schools
The AHSAA approved a reclassification that separates public and private schools. Local coaches spoke to us about how this impacts their teams
Montgomery police make bank robbery arrest
Montgomery police have charged a suspect with robbing a Regions Bank branch.
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Closings, cancellations and delays
Some school systems are making changes to their schedules for Monday due to the winter weather threat and the expected bitterly cold temperatures.
Businesses announced for Merry Corners in Pike Road
No word on when the businesses will open.Â
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Woman reported missing in Prattville found safe
Prattville police say a missing woman has been found safe.
Winner announced in Action 8’s “New Year, New You” online contest
All of us at Action 8 want to thank everyone who entered our "New Year, New You" online contest. We now have a winner!
CAMPAIGN 2026: Track the candidates who’ve qualified for races
Friday, January 23 is the deadline for candidates to qualify for the Democratic and Republican primaries. See the list of qualified candidates here.
