U.S., Russia complete 24-person prisoner swap
The U.S. and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a deal that involved several countries.
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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Black and other minority farmers get $2 billion from USDA after discrimination
The Biden administration has doled out more than $2 billion to Black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
New Alabama absentee voter law the focus of court battle
A new Alabama law that restricts absentee ballot application assistance is being challenged in federal court.
Former FBI agent sentenced to life in Montgomery for child rape
A former FBI agent has been sentenced to life in prison in Montgomery for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl while serving as an Alabama state trooper.
Preparations underway for 10th annual Stuff the Truck food drive for Montgomery students
Tie & Doll, Action 8 News, Winn-Dixie and our other partners are preparing for the 10th annual Stuff the Truck food drive to benefit needy students in Montgomery Public Schools.
Founder of D.A.T.S.M.O.M. pleads guilty to wire fraud and money laundering
Following her guilty plea, Dantzler faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison, plus an order of restitution to her victims.
Heart of Alabama Food Bank brings food to the people of south Montgomery County
The Heart of Alabama Food Bank has hosted a mobile pantry in south Montgomery County.
Alabama State’s Dozier & McMinn tabbed with Preseason All-American Honors
Alabama State Linebacker Rico Dozier and wide receiver Robert McMinn earn Preseason Third-Team All-American honors from Stats Perform.
Hamas’ top political leader killed in Iran in strike that risks triggering regional war
Hamas' top political leader was killed by an airstrike in the Iranian capital. Iran's supreme leader blamed Israel and vowed revenge.
Publix opens store in Wetumpka
Wetumpka city leaders gathered to cut the ribbon on a new Publix grocery story on U.S. Highway 231.
