Another Wet and Stormy Day for Alabama
WET IS THE WORD: An upper level trough and a meandering surface front means another day with widespread and numerous showers and storms. Rain is possible at any time, while thunderstorms are…
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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ADPH Launching Vaccinate Alabama TikTok Contest
As the Alabama Department of Public Health says vaccination numbers are still down in the state, they are getting creative when it comes to promoting young people to get vaccinated by holding a social media contest for those ages 13 to 29.
Ed Grimes to Become New Montgomery City Council Member after Donnie Mims Drops Out of Runoff
Ed Grimes will become a Montgomery City Council member, representing District 1, after his opponent dropped out of next month's scheduled runoff.
Juvenile Female Injured in Shooting on Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting in the 5900 block of…
ASU Athletics: Alabama State among AASP grant selections from the NCAA
INDIANAPOLIS | The NCAA has awarded more than $1.2 million in initiative grants to 13 NCAA Division I schools to boost academic programs and initiatives that will help student-athletes earn their degrees, with Alabama State being among the schools honored.The grants were awarded through the Accelerated Academic Success Program for the 2021-22 year. For more ASU Hornets News, visit AlabamaNews.Net!
Traffic Alert: Westbound Lane Closed from Lee County Road 253 to Lee County Road 391 Tuesday
 At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, weather permitting, the westbound, right lane on U.S. Highway 280 will be closed from Lee County Road 253 to Lee County Road 391 (Old Columbus Road.) The lane is expected to re-open…
How Has the Pandemic Affected Restaurants Over the Last Year?
11.5% restaurants have shut down permanently since the coronavirus pandemic started.Places that are open face major challenges, including a lack of workers, higher costs, and delivery delays.
Faulkner University Plans for New eSports Team Scheduled to Begin Competition Fall 2022
Faulkner University has announced plans for a new eSports team scheduled to begin competition in the fall of 2022. Esports, organized video competitions, is exploding in popularity across high schools, colleges and universities throughout the country. Since competitions are virtual, they can be broadcast online for viewers to watch around the world.Â
Birmingham Organizing Committee Announces Television Agreement with CBS Sports for The World Games 2022
The World Games 2022, an international multi-sport event organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee, will hold its 11th edition in Birmingham from July 7-17, 2022. An anticipated 3,600 athletes will participate in more than 30 different sports throughout The Games.
