Roadside Dangers
As we've seen recently, getting out of your vehicle on the side of the road to inspect your car can be deadly. According to Montgomery Police, a woman was struck by a…
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.
Articles
Alabama State Archives Moving Three Important Alabama Documents
Workers at the Alabama State Archives have very carefully packed three of Alabama's most important documents in boxes for some very careful shipping. The documents include the 1861 "Ordinance of Secession"…
Senate Gives Ridesharing Companies a Green Light to Operate Across the Entire State
The Alabama State Senate passed SB143 today, a bill that would provide a consistent regulatory framework across the state for ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft, and eliminate the haphazard, confusing patchwork of differing municipal laws and regulations. The bill,…
Ex-Alabama Football Star Arrested in Tuscaloosa on Robbery Charges
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey has been arrested on a charge of stealing a phone charging cord from an Uber driver. Court records show the former Alabama player was arrested Thursday on a third-degree robbery charge in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The…
XFL Making Second Attempt to Dethrone NFL in 2020
The XFL is set for a surprising second life under WWE leader Vince McMahon. McMahon announced the return of the much-maligned league that spawned He Hate Me and flamed out in 2001 after one wild season. McMahon said the XFL…
Senate Votes to Cut Unemployment Benefits Time
The Alabama Senate has voted to reduce the number of weeks that a person can receive jobless benefits, linking the time to the county unemployment rate. Senators on Thursday voted 21-8 for the bill. It now moves to the Alabama…
Louisiana Man Charged with Murder for the Death of ALDOT Worker Struck by Vehicle
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a Louisiana man with murder in an October 31, 2017, motor vehicle crash that resulted in the death of Leo Fournier, 62, of Montgomery. MPD charged James Overstreet, 46, after receiving forensics test results…
Roy Moore Seeking Money for Legal Fight Against Sexual Assault Accuser
Failed Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore is raising money to pay legal bills stemming from a lawsuit by a woman who accused him of sexual misconduct. The Moore campaign sent a fundraising email to supporters Wednesday asking for donations to…
Hoover High School Teacher Resigns After Admitting to Using Racial Slur in Classroom
An Alabama teacher who was put on leave for using a racial slur in a classroom has resigned. The Birmingham news reports former Hoover High school teacher Teddie Butcher's resignation Thursday follows a Jan. 19 incident where she used the…
Senate Approves State Income Tax Cut for Low-Income Earners
The Alabama Senate has approved a modest state income tax cut for low-income earners that will save families an average of $21 each year. Senators voted 28-0 for the proposal to allow more taxpayers to take the maximum standard deduction.…
