What the Tech? App of the Day: FCC Speed Test
Millions of people across the United States continue to be hampered by slow internet speeds.
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
What the Tech? Is Your Internet As Fast As Your Neighbor’s?
Never mind the grass being greener, the internet may be faster across the street.
Montgomery Police Make Murder Arrest
Montgomery police have announced an arrest in a shooting death from last year.
President Biden announces long-awaited student debt forgiveness plan
Biden announced in a Wednesday tweet that borrowers who earn less than $125,000 a year, or families earning less than $250,000, would be eligible for the $10,000 loan forgiveness.
Soggy Weather Pattern Continues
We continue to have a stalled surface boundary in place across Alabama and that is keeping our weather mainly cloudy with occasional showers and storms. No severe storms, but the overall forecast for much of Alabama remains wet the next few days.
MPD arrests man in connection to 3-month long burglary spree
Police say Hamlet’s arrest ends a crime spree that started May 11 and ended August 18.
MPD: Two charged in weekend homicide
16-year-old Kendarius Streeter and 20-year-old Ja’Kaleb Spell, both of Montgomery, were charged in a fatal shooting that happened Sunday.
Coach Nick Saban Gets New 8-Year, $93.6 Million Deal from University of Alabama
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.
UPDATE: Details Released on Sex Abuse Charge Against Perry Hooper, Jr.
Court documents have revealed new details concerning the sex abuse charge that former state representative Perry Hooper, Jr., faces.
Former Troy University Football Player Files Lawsuit Against Former Teammate, Three Coaches
A former Troy University football player has filed a federal lawsuit against the university, a former teammate and three coaches, alleging harassment and bullying.
