Hot and Humid Days with Random Storms
Hot and humid conditions will continue as highs will be ranging from low to mid 90s across the state again today. During the afternoon, the radar will once again be busy as…
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.
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Articles
Prison System Graduates New Class of Correctional Officers
The Alabama Department of Corrections is hiring a new category of corrections officer as the state tries to address a prison staffing shortage. Sixty-one basic correctional officers will graduate Friday from the Alabama Corrections Academy in Selma. The prison system…
What the Tech? See the App that Helps with Homework
School kids will be back in the classroom very soon and when they are, they'll start getting homework. With today's 'new math', their parents may not be much help. So what's a student…
UAB, UnitedHealthCare Reach Deal to Continue Service
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System has reached a deal with UnitedHealthCare to continue accepting the company's medical insurance. The agreement means almost 25,000 policyholders can continue getting care at one of Alabama's leading hospitals. UAB was going…
Selma Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Possessing Firearm as a Felon
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Anthony Brown, 35, was sentenced to 57 months (4 years and 9 months) of incarceration for possession of a Glock .45 caliber pistol. On April 16,…
Lowe’s Cutting Thousands of U.S. Store Jobs
Lowe's Co. is laying off thousands of employees at its U.S. stores as it outsources some of their duties to outside companies. The home-improvement chain, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, declined to say exactly how many employees were affected. But…
Aldi Opens First Store in Montgomery
People in Montgomery have a new place to get groceries. This morning, ALDI had their grand opening on Eastern Boulevard. The store is built next to Best Buy and Petco. The first…
Alabama Ranked #2, Auburn Ranked #16 in Preseason Coaches Poll
The USA Today CFB Coaches Poll was released today: 1. Clemson 2. Alabama 3. Georgia 4. Oklahoma 5. Ohio State 6. LSU 7. Michigan 8. Florida 9. Notre Dame 10. Texas 11. Texas A&M 12. Washington 13. Oregon 14. Penn…
Alabama Could Pay over $1Million for Blocked Abortion Law
Alabama might have to pay more than $1million to lawyers for abortion clinics after the state's unsuccessful attempt to ban a common second trimester abortion procedure. In a court filing last week, lawyers for abortion clinics said they will seek…
Welcome to August…New Month, Same Forecast
HELLO AUGUST: It’s a new month, but the same old forecast, as we are forecasting hot and humid conditions with highs ranging from the low to mid 90s. The days will feature…
