ASU OT Students Help Treat Uganda Orphans
It's a trip that Dr. Jewell Dickson wants to take her students on every year. A trip that makes a difference in the lives of children suffering. "We treated children with epilepsy,…
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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MPD Investigating String of Shooting and Arson Cases
Montgomery police are investigating a string of shooting and arson cases. There have six incidents over the last month happening in mostly in the same part of the city. Police…
CBS CEO Continues Duties Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
CBS says it will keep CEO Les Moonves in place while an outside counsel investigates sexual misconduct allegations against him. The company also says it will postpone its annual shareholders meeting, scheduled to take place Aug. 10, to a later…
Longtime Friend of Roy Moore Seeks Alabama Chief Justice Job
Alabama firebrand Roy Moore fell short in his quest to become a U.S. senator, but one of his longtime allies could soon take over as the state's chief justice. Like Moore, Justice Tom Parker sees state courts as a battleground…
State School Superintendent Gives Guidance on Program to Arm Administrators
Alabama's public schools chief is giving schools guidance for a program that would allow designated administrators to access guns or weapons stored on campus. Superintendent Eric Mackey sent the Friday memo to school system emphasizing that program is voluntary. He…
Noon Update: Wet Week of Weather Ahead
RAIN CHANCES ON THE INCREASE: The drier air which has been in place the last few days is being replace by a more moist and unstable airmass. Precipitable water values will…
Two dead in Autuaga County Murder-Suicide
Prattville police are investigating a murder suicide. Authorities say Derico Houser, 39, shot and killed his ex-wife Friday around 6 pm. Police issued an alert for Houser's arrest but he was later found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound Saturday…
Alabama’s Doug Jones says he is keeping ‘open mind’ on Kavanaugh
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Doug Jones says he is keeping an "open mind" on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The Democratic senator told reporters Friday evening that he wants to do his "due diligence" on…
Nick Saban Receives 8-Year Deal Worth $74M
Alabama coach Nick Saban has received a new eight-year deal worth at least $74 million. The agreement runs through the 2025 season and was announced on Friday. Saban gets a one-year extension with a sizable raise for the 66-year-old coach,…
Autauga Co. Authorities Search for Armed and Dangerous Man in Domestic Incident
Brandon Von Rhodes is wanted by the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office regarding Domestic Violence warrants. Investigators say around 3:43 pm Thursday, June 27, the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a subject shot on County Road 33 (West of…
