Independent Candidate from Enterprise Jumps into Governor’s Race
A businessman from Enterprise says he'll run for Alabama governor as an independent candidate.
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
Inflated Cost of Lumber and Building Supplies Making Housing Unaffordable for Some
The average home cost $40,000 more than it did a year ago, due to increased cost of building materials.
Former Communications Director for Gov. Kay Ivey Running for Alabama House
Josh Pendergrass, a former communications director for Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Policy Institute, has announced that he is running for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 88.
Person Rescued from Second Floor of Gilmer Ave. House Fire in Critical Condition
Fire units responded to a private fire alarm in the 1500 block of Gilmer Avenue. At the scene, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the residents. They declared it a W-3 working fire.
Loggers Find Burned Car with Two Bodies Inside in Butler County
The Butler County Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation after logging crews found a burned car in the woods. The burned car contained two bodies.
UPDATE: PNC Completes Acquisition of BBVA
PNC Financial Services Group says it has completed its acquisition of BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc., including its U.S. banking subsidiary BBVA USA. Both banks have locations in Montgomery and elsewhere in Alabama.
What the Tech? Weird Items You Can Buy on Amazon
With the exception of items that cannot be legally purchased and shipped online, it is fairly accurate to say just about anything is for sale at Amazon.com.
What the Tech? How Google Tracks Your Actions
If you don't already know that Google tracks your location, you probably don't have a smartphone. Now a lawsuit claims Google buries the settings where users can turn off or opt-out to track.
What the Tech? Why Your Phone Charges So Slowly in Your Car
If you're charging (or trying to charge) your phone by using the USB port in your car I can tell you right now that you've not had much success.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Re-Election Campaign
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that he will seek re-election to a second term as the state's top prosecutor.
