Summer Food Benefits Approved for 530,000 Alabama Children
An estimated 530,000 Alabama children who get free or reduced price school meals are now eligible for food benefits this summer after the school year ends, officials said Tuesday.
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
Pay It Forward: Renae Williams of Selma
Renae Williams is this week's Vance Law Firm's Pay It Forward recipient.
Maxwell AFB to honor former Vietnam War POWs
As part of Operation Welcome Home, the traveling Vietnam War Memorial will be at Maxwell on March 15.
Montgomery police investigate single-vehicle crash on I-85S
ALGO reports that the main lanes and left shoulder southbound are blocked at this time.Â
Proposed Pike Road gas station tabled for 30 days
If approved, the gas station would be located on Vaughn Road next to Golden Animal Hospital, across from town hall.
Brundidge police investigate shooting incident; no one injured
Officers were called to the 400 block of SA Graham Blvd. Saturday night after receiving a report of shots fired.Â
Very Cold Morning and Cool Afternoon Ahead for Wednesday
A Freeze Warning is in effect for most of our counties until Wednesday morning, and Wednesday afternoon will still be cool! #alwx
ALEA, PALS join forces in new statewide anti-litter campaign
The new campaign is designed to educate citizens, as well as visitors, in an effort to save lives, prevent damage and keep Alabama beautiful.Â
Freezing Cold Mornings and Cool Afternoons
A Freeze Warning is in effect for most of our counties until 8AM Wednesday, and the next few afternoons will still be on the cooler side. #alwx
Alabama’s Tommy Rees, Kevin Steele to Make $1.9 Million Each This Football Season
Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and defensive coordinator Kevin Steele will each make $1.9 million next season.
