Katie Boyd Britt Files Campaign Paperwork to Run for U.S. Senate
Katie Boyd Britt has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission stating that she plans to run for U.S. Senate in Alabama in 2022. She has not made a public announcement.
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
WANTED: Eclectic Police Searching for Rape, Sexual Abuse Suspect
The Ecletic Police Department is currently searching for the location of a man wanted for multiple sexual assault charges. Police identified the sexual assault suspect as William Dunaway III. Police say Dunaway is wanted for Rape 1st but also has…
Man Charged with Arson in Montgomery Motel Fire
Montgomery Fire/Rescue is investigating a fire that occurred in the 1500 block of Federal Drive. The fire happened at a motel located across the street from Garrett Coliseum. Upon arrival to the scene, fire units located flames and smoke coming…
Baldwin County Deputy Drowns Rescuing Swimmers
William "Bill" Smith, A Baldwin County Sheriff Deputy died after rescuing swimmers in distress Sunday night. Smith and another deputy were responding to a distress call around 6 pm on Fort Morgan which is located 22 miles west of Gulf…
Another COVID Side Effect: Many Kids Head to Summer School
As the second school year disrupted by the pandemic winds down, summer school plans are taking shape around the country. An influx of federal funding included in COVID-19 rescue legislation is letting districts broaden programming and offer spots to more…
Lawsuit Targets Violence-Plagued Apartments in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The city of Birmingham has filed suit asking the owners of an apartment development to accomplish what local authorities haven’t been able to do: Stop violence in the complex. A lawsuit announced Friday by the city…
Tourism Surge Meets Worker Shortages at Alabama Beaches
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) —  Tourism officials say Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches are seeing a surge of tourists that for some businesses could turn into their busiest June ever. They’re asking visitors to bring along a little extra patience, as businesses…
Rewards Offered After Walmart Fires in Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Federal investigators are offering $2,500 rewards for tips leading to people who set fires inside Walmart stores in Alabama and Mississippi. The FBI posted Saturday security camera photos of masked people inside stores in Mobile, Alabama,…
Muggy with Numerous Showers and Storms
Showers and thunderstorms will continue across all of Alabama on Monday, and some of the rain could be heavy at times, especially over the southwestern parts of the area. We could see…
Florida State Tops Alabama; Rematch to Determine WCWS Finalist
Caylan Arnold and Kathryn Sandercock combined for a shutout and Florida State beat Alabama 2-0 on Sunday in a Women’s College World Series semifinal in Oklahoma City.
