What’s Happening: April 26-28
The River Region offers everything this weekend from dragon boat races, mudbugs, music and more.Â
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
Georgia woman dies in Macon County crash
The accident happened around 5:30 a.m. on I-85 near the 34 mile marker, approximately two miles north of Franklin.Â
Pike County man sentenced for shooting into an occupied dwelling
The offense occurred on October 16, 2022, when officials say Blair and a co-defendant shot into a dwelling in the 400 Block of South Brundidge Street in Troy.
Theo Katechis, part owner of Chris’ Hotdogs, has died
Theo co-owned the restaurant with his son, Gus Katechis, at the time of his passing.Â
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward offered in shooting on Atlanta Highway that paralyzed a woman now up to $15,000
If you have any information, please immediately call the Montgomery Police or CrimeStoppers using their 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867).
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The aid measure has a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in the U.S.
Governor Kay Ivey appoints Ben Baxley as Elmore County District Judge
Baxley plans to begin serving on May 17, 2024.
Valiant Cross Academy to host 5th Annual Breakfast with the Scholars Fundraiser
It will take place on Thursday, April 25 at 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Prevail Union on Dexter Avenue.
Update: The road has been cleared. Crash blocks I-85 Northbound in Macon Co.
I-85 at mile marker 36 is blocked due to a serious accident.
