What’s Happening: May 5-7
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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
UPDATE: Woman Thought to Be Endangered Found Safe
The woman who Dallas County Sheriff’s deputies thought might be in danger has been found safe.
ADVA teams up with the Montgomery Biscuits for new “Service Never Stops” campaign
The Biscuits' Military Appreciation Night will be held Saturday, May 6.
Two People Injured in Wreck Between Ambulance, Car in Montgomery
Two people have suffered life-threatening injuries in a wreck between an ambulance and a car in Montgomery.
Montgomery Whitewater Funding Removed from State Education Budget
Money for Montgomery Whitewater has been removed from the proposed state education budget that is working its way through the Alabama Senate.
Bill Would Make It a Felony to Help People Who Vote Absentee
Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives have approved legislation that would make it a felony to help a voter fill out an absentee ballot.
Federal Government Announces Agreement with ADPH on Lowndes County Sewage Issues
The federal government has announced an agreement involving the Alabama Department of Public Health's handling of sewage issues in Lowndes County.
Bear Spotted in Tuskegee
A bear has been spotted in Tuskegee, according to Macon Co. EMA Director Frank Lee.
Alabama Fires Baseball Coach Brad Bohannon
The University of Alabama has fired baseball coach Brad Bohannon as an investigation is underway into "suspicious betting" involving a game against LSU.
Sen. Katie Britt, Others in U.S. Senate, Want Social Media Ban for Children
A bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt and three other senators would ban all children under the age of 13 from using social media.
