Warm Days with Pop-Up Afternoon Showers
An upper low deepens over the Southeast the few days as it is cutoff from the upper-level wind flow (jet stream), which means it is going nowhere fast, and looks to meander…
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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Gov. Ivey Issues Executive Order on Federal CARES Act Funds
The final day of the 2020 Alabama legislative session ended with both budgets being signed and Governor Ivey issuing an executive order on the allocation of federal CARES Act money. Some lawmakers felt…
Wind Creek Hospitality Donates $50,000 to Alabama Food Bank Association Providing 250,000 Meals
Alabama Food Bank Association announced it received critical support from Wind Creek Hospitality to help provide 250,000 meals to Alabama families during the COVID-19 pandemic. This donation comes at a critical time for food banks in Alabama as they respond…
Gov. Ivey Signs General Fund, Education Trust Fund Budgets, Praises Legislature for Approving Her CARES Act Amendment
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed both the 2021 General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets. The budgets will…
What the Tech? App of the Day: #Selfcare
These are difficult times. People are scared and worried about contracting the coronavirus and COVID-19. Tens of thousands of people have lost their jobs and millions of others are…
Special Election Dates Set for Seat Vacated by House District 49 Representative April Weaver
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 49. This seat becomes vacant with Rep. April Weaver departing the Alabama Legislature to take a position within the Trump Administration. Governor Ivey…
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Donates $500,000 to ADPH, Gets High Praise from Gov. Ivey
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have announced a $500,000 donation to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to assist with testing and equipment in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the donation, Governor Ivey…
Legislature Meeting Amid ‘Animosity’ Over COVID Relief Cash
Alabama lawmakers are meeting for the final day of the legislative session amid a continuing dispute with Gov. Kay Ivey over how to use the state's $1.8 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds. Lawmakers will decide whether to accept, or…
ALEA Troopers Urge Motorists, Boaters to Make Memorial Day Weekend Safe
Summer’s unofficial kickoff is just days away, and ALEA Troopers urge motorists and boaters to make safety a top priority. ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for road trips to the beach, lake or…
Gov. Ivey Awards Over $1 Million to Auburn University for Research Projects
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $2.27 million under a new program designed to encourage and continue research that will improve the lives of Alabamians. The grants were awarded to Auburn University and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville through the…
