ALEA Deputy Secretary John Hamm Tapped as New ADOC Commissioner
Governor Ivey made the appointment after announcing that after seven years in office, Commissioner Jeff Dunn plans to step down from his role on December 31.Â
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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Lindy Blanchard Swaps Races, Will Now Run for Governor
The qualifying window for the Alabama Republican Party is January 4-28, 2022. The primary is set for May 24, 2022.
River Region education leaders discuss reading proficiency in part with the Bold Goal Coalition
More than 70 community leaders from across the River Region met in Montgomery today to draft an action plan to increase the number of children reading proficiently by the end of the third grade.
An Epidemic of Loneliness is Bad for Your Health
Boston Globe Reporter and Author Billy Baker was assigned a story on the link between loneliness and health issues in men. In his new book, We Need to Hangout, Baker details the…
Cloudy and Much Cooler with Areas of Light Rain
The front has become stationary over South Alabama, and that will keep clouds and unsettled weather in place for the rest of the week. Today will remain cool and cloudy with area of rain; highs today in the low to mid 50s.
Alabama’s Bryce Young among four Heisman Finalists
Alabama Bryce Young, Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Ada
We've all asked that question when we're not feeling well: "should I see a doctor or just take two aspirin and get some rest?"
Family of Slain Wilcox County Constable Could Get Compensation
The family of a retired Wilcox County deputy who was working as a constable could be the first to receive compensation under a change in state law made earlier this year.
Alabama Governor’s Mansion Open for Christmas Candlelight Tours
It's an Alabama tradition -- the Governor's Mansion will be open for Candlelight Tours to celebrate the Christmas season.
Montgomery Police Identify Victims in Three Weekend Homicides
Montgomery police are investigating three homicides that happened Sunday. They have now released the names of each of the victims.
