Suicide Prevention, Getting Help
Celebrity TV Chef Anthony Bourdain is the second celebrity suicide this week after fashion designer Kate Spade reportedly took her own life. Unfortunately, statistics show suicide rates on the rise across the…
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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Get Tested for HIV on June 27
On June 27, in honor of National HIV Testing Day, Alabama’s Medical Advocacy & Outreach (MAO) joins organizations across the nation to increase activities that foster people of all ages to get tested for HIV; to learn the difference between popular…
Alabama appeals order to make execution information public
Alabama is appealing a federal judge's order to make the state's lethal injection procedures public and to unseal other court records about an aborted execution in the state. Chief District Judge Karon O. Bowdre on Thursday stayed her order to…
Biscuits Sweep Mississippi Braves, Return Home for 5-Game Series with Lookouts
For the first time this season, the Montgomery Biscuits (31-29) have won seven-consecutive games. It wasn't as straightforward as they might have hoped, but the Butter and Blue won again, 5-2, in the series finale against the Mississippi Braves (25-35)…
Alabama Wins “Silver Shovel Award”for Economic Development
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Area Development, a national publication, has selected Alabama for its Silver Shovel Award, a top honor recognizing the state’s economic development successes in 2017. In announcing the award, Area Development singled out several large-scale projects, including Mercedes-Benz’s…
Noon Update: Hot and Humid Weather
Today will be another hot and humid day. For the most part, it will be generally dry, but humidity levels will continue to increase, and a few showers/storms may develop during…
Terrell Owens Declines Invitation to Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Terrell Owens says he will not attend the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, an unprecedented decision by an enshrinee. Owens was voted into the hall in February. In a statement released Thursday by his…
Family Dollar to Open New Store on Mobile Highway in Montgomery
Family Dollar Stores, Inc., a leading small format and convenience retailer, has announced plans for a new store in Montgomery. “Family Dollar is pleased to invite customers to experience our great value and broad assortment of merchandise in the Montgomery…
2 in Troy Charged with Shooting into Occupied Residence
Brandon Ramond Moultry, 34, and James Edward Siler, 43, both of Troy, have been arrested and charged with Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Dwelling. On June 4, at approximately 6:45am, Troy Police responded to the 300 block of…
Macon County Deputies Investigate Deadly Highway 29 Shooting
Macon County Deputies has launched an investigation into a deadly shooting. Sheriff Andre Brunson says Eric Williams, 27, was shot and killed yesterday on Highway 29. A suspect is in custody, but his identity has not been released. Stay with…
