Baptist Medical Center South responds to water leak
Workers and administrators at Baptist Medical Center South had to take action following a water leak.
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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Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker
Dick’s said Thursday that it expects to run Foot Locker as a standalone unit and keep the Foot Locker brands, which include Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS and Japanese sneaker brand atmos.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls 273,000 SUVs
Ford is recalling more than 273,000 SUVs for a brake issue.
Tallassee man killed in motorcycle crash in Tallapoosa County
A Tallassee man has been killed after crashing a motorcycle in Tallapoosa County.
Man killed in crash on Interstate 85 in Macon County
A man has been killed after crashing a small SUV on Interstate 85 in Macon County.
Alabama lawmakers approve additional legal protections for law enforcement officers
Alabama lawmakers have approved enhanced legal protections for police officers, changes that Republicans said show support for law enforcement but Democrats called “a green light to kill Black folks.”
Walmart says it will raise prices, blaming tariffs
Walmart says it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Trump.
Alabama Legislature: What passed, what failed in 2025 session
Here's a look at what passed and what failed in the 2025 session of the Alabama Legislature.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill regulating the sale of hemp products
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation putting new regulations on gummies, drinks and other products containing cannabinoids from hemp, a legal variety of the marijuana plant.
What the Tech: How to protect your Facebook page from hackers
New data shows fake Facebook accounts and impersonation scams are up more than 1,000% in the past year. Here's how to protect yourself and your Facebook account.
