Teen Cancer Survivor Granted Wish
It was a special day for one local teen who has battled cancer.
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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UA System Trustees Approve Tuition Increases
Tuition is going up for students in the University of Alabama System.
Two Alabama Players no Longer with the Team
One Crimson Tide running back not cleared to enroll at Alabama. A sophomore corner-back is also no longer with the team.
Recruiting: Lyndell Wilson Waiting To Narrow His Choices
Carver High School's Lyndell Wilson calls it a blessing to have more than 30 football scholarship offers. The five-star linebacker will narrow down his college choices to seven on August 15th, after he makes all his official visits
Basketball Player Travels Across the World for ASU Basketball Camp
More than 130 campers have flooded Alabama State's Dunn-Oliver Acadome for the Freda Freeman-Jackson basketball camp this week, including one basketball player who traveled halfway across the world just to attend.
Local Church Considers More Security Measures After Charleston Shootings
It's a tragedy that touches hearts across the nation and world. But here at St. John's AME church in Montgomery, the news of the Charleston shootings at their sister church was especially hard to hear.
Southern Poverty Law Center Founder Reacts to Charleston Shooting
Morris Dees, the co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center, is speaking out about the tragic shooting in Charleston.
AU Legend Pat Dye Wants Lottery In Alabama
We heard a lot about a plan to bring a lottery to the state and expand table gaming during the session. It never came up for a vote on the floor, but some are hoping it's not the last we hear of the plan.
University of Alabama Announces New President
An administrator at Louisiana State University has been named as the new president of the University of Alabama.
Former Tuskegee Nusing Home Donated to City Could Become Hospital
A former nursing home in Tuskegee may soon be filled with people once again.
