Publix Grocery Store to Open in Pike Road Spring 2021
The Town of Pike Road made a major economic development announcement Thursday. The town is getting a new place to get groceries. Grocery store giant, Publix, is coming to the town.…
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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Alan Dershowitz: Argument Against Impeaching Trump is Distorted
President Donald Trump's defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz now says his headline-dominating argument against impeaching the president has been distorted. Meanwhile, Trump's Senate trial headed into a final day of questions and answers before a vote on whether or not to…
What the Tech? Will “Wish” Meet Your Online Shopping Expectations?
About a year ago I created an account at the online retailer Wish, to see what all the talk was about. I'd seen the commercials and advertisements across my Facebook newsfeed offering incredible…
What the Tech? Facebook Wants You to Review Your Privacy Settings
Facebook will begin notifying 2.4 billion of its users that they need to review their privacy settings. You're almost assured to receive the notification over the next couple of weeks. What…
Black Teen Barred from Texas High School Due to Length of Hair Granted $20K Scholarship on “The Ellen Show”
A black Texas teenager who was told his dreadlocks violate his high school's dress code is gaining the support of some celebrities as well as $20,000 for college. Eighteen-year-old DeAndre Arnold appeared on an episode of "The Ellen Show" that…
Authorities: Missing Paighton Houston Died of Accidental Overdose
Authorities say 29-year-old Paighton Houston, of Trussville, died of an accidental drug overdose. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says that  Houston suffered from morphine and methamphetamine toxicity. Houston was last seen December 20, leaving a Birmingham bar with two men. Family…
Foggy Morning, Sunny Day, Rain Returns Friday
TODAY/TOMORROW: We are starting the day off with quite a bit of fog, but once it mixes out, our Thursday will be a dry and pleasant day with more sun than clouds;…
Legislation on Education: What Can we Expect From the State House
The 2020 Alabama Legislative Session is just days away, and education is always a big deal with Legislators and educators alike. With the session on the horizon, educators are zeroing in on…
Opp City Schools Closing for Remainder of Week Due to High Number of Students, Faculty with Flu
The Opp City School District has announced they will be close school for the remainder of the week. The school closure is due to a high volume of students in the school system with the flu. Opp City Schools Superintendent…
State Trooper Cruiser Struck by 18-Wheeler on I-85
While working an 18-wheeler accident, an Alabama State Trooper cruiser was struck by another 18-wheeler. The accident was on I-85 Southbound at mile marker 42. The trooper was out of his vehicle at the time of the of the crash.…
