What the Tech? Welcome Travel App Finds Off-the-Beaten-Path Sites for You to Visit
Welcome is a travel app that uses location awareness to find and recommend places that you might like, that are also nearby.
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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What the Tech? Check Out Samsung’s New Foldable Phone
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is the third iteration of Samsung's line of foldable phones.
Hyundai Celebrates Production of Five Million Vehicles in Alabama
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has reached a milestone with the production of its five millionth vehicle at its plant in Montgomery.
Alabama’s New Medical Cannabis Commission Holds Organizational Meeting
The organizational meeting is the first step in setting up the state's medical marijuana program, which the Alabama Legislature approved earlier this year.
Local Reaction as Tensions Flare in Tennessee over School Mask Mandate
Alabama News Network got reaction from parents in Montgomery over video of heated arguments at a school board meeting in Tennessee over a school mask mandate.
NEW AUG 16: Finally Paradise! Time To Head Back to the Beach for “Bachelor in Paradise”
 It’s time to return to Bachelor Nation’s favorite beach as a new batch of sexy singles make their way to paradise in hopes for a second – or third – chance at love. Head back to the beach for the new 7th season of Bachelor in Paradise, premiering Monday, Aug. 16, at 7PM on your local ABC32!
ASU Soccer: Alabama State picked to win conference title
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Alabama State was picked to repeat as the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) champion in the preseason poll on a vote of the league’s head coaches and sports information directors, released by the conference Thursday morning. For more ASU Hornet's news visit AlabamaNews.Net!
Typical Summer Afternoon Storms, And Fred Is Ahead
August features an all too familiar pattern; hot, humid, with afternoon thunderstorms. A Heat Advisory may be issued within the next couple of days. Tropical Depression Fred is also being closely monitored for impacts in Alabama.
Alabama Leads Nation in Coronavirus Positivity Rate
As of last Friday, the positivity rate in Alabama was 24%. Some counties have as high as 40% positivity rate.
U.S Department of Education Approves Alabama’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds
On Thursday, Aug. 12, the U.S. announced the approval of Alabama’s American Rescue Plan, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and it distributed the remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Alabama’s plan explains how the state is…
