Social Distancing? Consider Adopting a Shelter Pet
With social distancing orders in place and many people staying home as much as possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19, adopting a shelter pet can be a great way to help with…
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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Governor Ivey Prepared to Get Assistance from National Guard to Enforce Public Health Order If Needed
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to activate up to 100 guardsmen, should the need arise to combat COVID-19. There is no determined need for formal…
Hyundai Manufacturing Suspending Production for 7 Days
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will extend its suspension of production of automobiles in Montgomery, due to an anticipated decline in market demand related to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. HMMA intends to suspend production for seven days…
Standardized Testing Waived for Rest of School Year
The Alabama Department of Education has been approved for a waiver to waive standardized testing. This comes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey made the…
Alabama Now Has Over 100 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Public health has released the updated cases of COVID-19 in the state. The total number of cases in Alabama has topped 100 with 106 of confirmed cases in the state. Jefferson County has the most cases…
Alabama to Waive Employer Charges for COVID-19 Related Claims
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington has temporarily ordered that relief be offered to employers whose employees must file unemployment compensation claims for weeks filed due to COVID-19 related issues. All charges will be waived against those employers who…
All Non-work Related Gatherings of 25-plus Persons Prohibited
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective today, all non-work related gatherings of 25…
Auburn Man Arrested on Child Pornography Possession Charges in Virginia
On March 19, Auburn Police arrested William Matthew Carter, 53, from Auburn on warrants charging him with five counts of Possession of Child Pornography. On May 10, 2019, Blacksburg Police contacted Auburn Detectives after they arrested William Carter, an Auburn…
‘Do Not Call 9-1-1 Because You Ran Out of Toilet Paper During Coronavirus Panic’
The coronavirus has led to panic buying, with people stocking up on food and goods. One item that's really hard to find is toilet paper, but that could be changing soon. At stores everywhere, shoppers see shelves that usually hold…
Harvard Research Center Offering Free Online Civil Rights Lessons Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
A new online project seeks to bring the lessons of the U.S. civil rights movement to students. The Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University unveiled Selma Online this month​. It's a free, online teaching platform…
