July COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump from 204 to 1,345 in Alabama
Fueled by the highly contagious delta variant, the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 jumped from 204 to 1,345 in July in Alabama.
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.
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Funeral Arrangements Announced for Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer
Funeral arrangements have now been announced for Selma police officer Marquis Moorer, who was shot and killed while on duty Tuesday.
City of Montgomery, Montgomery County to Require Masks in All Facilities
The city of Montgomery and Montgomery County have announced that face masks will be required in all facilities.
Longtime Montgomery County DA Investigator retires after 30 years
An investigator with the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is getting ready to tackle his next case: retirement. DA Investigator Denny Merritt joined the DA's Office in 1991. At the time of his retirement, he served as director of…
What the Tech? How to Access Your Home Computer from Anywhere
If you use Google, there's a free tool that gives you almost complete control of your computer from anywhere in the world.
What the Tech? Back to College Gadgets That Students May Need
Here are a few consumer tech gadgets you might not think about when packing up your son or daughter's car as they head to campus.
Rising COVID-19 Cases Forces Montgomery County to Cancel Jury Trials in August
Montgomery County is canceling all jury trials in the month of August. Presiding Judge Johnny Hardwick made the decision to cancel due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases. The jury trials that were set to take place in August…
3 Bodies Found in Burned Vehicle on Logging Road Near Montevallo
CLANTON, Ala. (AP) - The remains of three people were found inside a burned-out vehicle that was discovered on a remote logging road near Montevallo. The Chilton County Sheriff's Office says authorities were working to identify the skeletal remains, and…
Oklahoma and Texas To Become Members of the SEC in 2025
The University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas will become the newest members of the Southeastern Conference in 2025. The SEC announced Friday morning that both universities' Boards of Regents officially accepted the invitations during their respective meetings. On…
Preliminary Hearing Set for Man Accused of Killing Selma Police Officer
The man accused of killing a Selma police officer and injuring a woman had his first appearance in court. 18-year-old Javonte Stubbs appeared before Judge…
