Sunshine and Blue Sky for Days
Today through Friday, expect sunny and pleasant days with highs in the mid-70s to lower 80s. Nights will be clear and cool with lows in the 50s for most communities. On Friday,…
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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Election 2020 The Latest: Trump Casts Election Doubts, Biden Urges Voting
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are painting a very different picture of the reliability of the upcoming election. Biden urged voters to cast their ballots and not be intimidated by Trump's suggestions he might not accept a loss.…
At Least 1 Million Rapid Result Coronavirus Test Expected in Alabama
On Monday President Trump announced that 150 million rapid result coronavirus test would be distributed to states. State health officials say the test will be sent to states on a per capital…
Elmore County Schools Confirm Third COVID-19 Case Among Athletic Teams
Elmore County High School suspended its football season for a week after three players tested positive for Coronavirus. This is the third COVID-19 case Elmore County Schools involving athletic teams has seen in the last…
Alabama Authorities Searching for Regional Shoplifting Suspects
Retailers from the Coalition Against Retail Theft program has requested the assistance of the public in identifying three females who has targeted multiple retail clothing stores throughout the State of Alabama. The Trussville Police Department is currently seeking the identity…
Disney to lay off 28,000 at its parks in California, Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The Walt Disney Co. is planning to lay off 28,000 workers in its theme parks division in California and Florida. The company has been squeezed by limits on attendance at its parks and other restrictions due…
Troy and South Alabama game is Postponed due to Covid-19 tests from Jaguars
TROY, Ala. – Due to South Alabama pausing its football workouts because of COVID-19, Saturday’s “Battle for the Belt” between Troy and South Alabama has been postponed, both schools announced Tuesday. “We are obviously disappointed for our team but certainly…
Alabama Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions on Bars and Restaurants
Alcohol regulators in Alabama have lifted restrictions imposed on bars and restaurants over the summer. The restrictions put in place were to stem the spread of COVID-19. Members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted Tuesday afternoon to eliminate an…
Former Barbour County Sheriff Arrested on Ethics Violations
On Tuesday, September 29, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Leroy Davie Upshaw. Upshaw is the former sheriff of Barbour County. Upshaw, 49, of Eufaula, served as sheriff of Barbour County until his term ended in early January…
Governor Ivey Thanks Trump Administration for Supplying Alabama with Over 1 Million Rapid COVID-19 Tests
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday applauded President Trump, Vice President Pence and the Administration for supplying Alabama with over 1 million Abbott Laboratories BinaxNow, rapid COVID-19…
