State to buy beach express toll bridge in Baldwin County, making it free to cross
An important route to Alabama's beaches is about to become free to use.
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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Auburn’s Megan Schofill set to compete in the Chevron Championship
Auburn fifth year season Megan Schofill is set to compete in the Chevron Championship this week at Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at The Club at Carlton Woods.
Alabama lawmakers advance bills to ensure President Biden’s name is on the election ballot
The Alabama Legislature is working to ensure that President Biden's name appears on the November ballot, despite an issue with a candidate certification deadline.
Dick Brewbaker concedes loss in Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Dick Brewbaker, the former state lawmaker and well-known former Montgomery car dealership owner, came up short in the Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Caroleene Dobson wins Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Caroleene Dobson has won the Republican runoff for U.S. House District 2.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Shomari Figures wins Democratic Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Shomari Figures has won the Democratic runoff for U.S. House District 2.
CAMPAIGN 2024: April 16 runoff results
Action 8 News has results of runoffs in the 2nd Congressional District as well as several local races.
Pay It Forward: Herbert Wheat of Montgomery
Herbert Wheat works for the Montgomery County Commission. But it's what he does outside of work that got him nominated for the Vance Law Firm's Pay It Forward award.
Alabama Senate approves bill barring state incentives to companies that voluntarily recognize unions
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation to withhold economic incentive dollars from companies that voluntarily recognize a union without holding a secret ballot election.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Lottery, gambling bill heads to legislative conference committee for negotiations
The Alabama House and Senate remain apart on whether to allow an expansion of gambling.
