CAMPAIGN 2026: Democratic former U.S. Senator Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones, the last Democrat to hold statewide office in Alabama, has kicked off his campaign for governor.
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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Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive comes to another successful end
Thanks to all of you who donated, Action 8's Magical Christmas Toy Drive has had another successful year.
Montgomery man charged in fatal pedestrian hit and run
Montgomery police have charged a man in a fatal pedestrian hit and run.
Alabama State Troopers bring Christmas cheer to hospitalized children
Alabama State Troopers took time to visit children at Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery and to bring them a Christmas surprise.
Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan head football coach
Sherrone Moore, who was abruptly fired this week as the University of Michigan football coach, has been charged with three crimes including home invasion and stalking a person he had dated, prosecutors say.
SEC releases 2026 football schedule
The SEC has released the complete football schedule for all 16 schools for the 2026 season.
Montgomery Public Schools unveils new vision for the future
The initiatives allow every MPS student, regardless of school zone, to have access to career-ready pathways.
1 dead in Troy house fire
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Montgomery police charge man with reckless murder after fatal wreck
Montgomery police have charged a man with reckless murder following a fatal wreck.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrests 22 people in “Operation Gang Shield”
Investigators from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office say they've arrested 22 people as part of Operation Gang Shield, which targeted a violent street gang called "Sex, Money, Murder."
