Calpine Agrees to Sell 6 Power Plants for $1.57B
Calpine Corp. said Monday that it has agreed to sell six of its power plants, including two in Alabama, to privately held LS Power Equity Advisors for $1.57 billion.
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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Boston Marathon Begins Under Tight Security
The 118th running of the Boston Marathon has begun amid heavy security a year after the bombing near the race's finish line that killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.
2 Men Accused of Shooting Alabama State Trooper
Two men face attempted murder after a state trooper was wounded in a shootout.
Gov. Bentley Approves Highway Safety Grant
Governor Bentley has approved a $1.7 million grant to make Alabama roads safer.
Teen OK After Riding in Wheel Well of Hawaii Jet
Officials say a 16 year old boy is "lucky to be alive" and unharmed after flying from California to Hawaii stowed away in a plane's wheel well, surviving cold temperatures at 38,000 feet and lack of oxygen.
Univ. of West Alabama Board Seek New President
The University of West Alabama board of trustees is set to discuss plans to move move forward with its decision to find a new president.
Huntsville School Bus in Wreck
Police say no one was injured in a minor wreck involving a Huntsville school bus.
Gulf Shores Police Arrest Shooting Suspect
Police in Gulf Shores arrested an 18 year old suspect in the shooting of Spanish Fort teenager.
Tony on the Town: Autism Crawfish Boil
Tony stops by the Rock Bottom American Pub learning about the 10th annual Autism Crawfish Boil.
Tony on the Town: World Adult Kickball League
Tony speaks with a member of the World Adult Kickball League about their upcoming 10th season.
