Tallapoosa County Schools the first in our area to start the new school year
Tallapoosa County Schools started the 2023-24 school year on Friday, the first school system in our area to do so.
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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Autauga County teachers hold professional development day
It's a sure sign that the school year is ready to start because Autauga County teachers have returned to the classroom.
What the Tech? See the hidden i-Phone features for you to try
You might refer to these as "I was today years old when I found out my iPhone does these things."
Former President Trump comes to Montgomery for GOP dinner
Former President Donald Trump was in Montgomery Friday night to speak at the Alabama Republican Party summer dinner.
Pac-12 dealt a crushing blow with Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Arizona State and Utah leaving
Beyond this school year, the Pac-12 is down to: Stanford, California, Oregon State and Washington State.
Crash involving two tractor-trailer trucks in Marengo County kills one driver, injures the other
A wreck involving two tractor-trailer trucks in Marengo County has left one driver dead and the other injured.
Alabama, Auburn open fall football camps
WAKA 8 Sports Director Lindsey Bonner was in Auburn and Tuscaloosa on Thursday to cover the opening of fall football camps for the Tigers and the Crimson Tide.
Driver taken into custody after police chase in Montgomery
Police say the case began when they tried to stop the driver of a stolen vehicle.
Retired Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Assistant Commissioner Bob Horton dies
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the death of retired assistant commissioner Bob Horton.
Chairperson of Alabama’s medical marijuana commission steps down
The chairperson of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission stepped down on Thursday after a lawsuit challenged his eligibility to serve on the board.
