Alabama State University President Sworn In
After six months on the job, Alabama State University President Gwendolyn takes the oath of office.
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 Court Rejects Appeal in Dothan Murder
An Alabama appeals court has again upheld the capital murder conviction and death sentence that Jerry Devane Bryant received for a 1997 killing in Houston County. The Court of Criminal Appeals issued a 5-0 decision Friday rejecting Bryant's claims of…
NTSB: Chopper Hit Wires Before Crashing in Alabama
The National Transportation Safety Board says a helicopter struck a utility wire before a crash that killed a Georgia pilot and an Alabama man last month. The board's preliminary report says the chopper went down after hitting a wire strung…
Birmingham Youth Pastor Charged for Impersonating a Police Officer
A popular youth pastor has been indicted on a charge of impersonating a police officer. WVTM-TV reports that a Jefferson County grand jury indicted Matt Pitt in May, and the case was docketed this week. Pitt is accused of using…
Suspect Charged in Death of Missing North Alabama Man
A north Alabama man is charged with capital murder in the death of a man who was found dead during the annual Mule Day event in DeKalb County. Authorities say 32-year-old Daniel Adam Beaty of Valley Head is being held…
Spartans Coach Familiar With No. 5 Auburn, SEC
San Jose State coach Ron Caragher has tasted both life in the Southeastern Conference and facing a highly ranked Auburn team at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
No. 2 Alabama Fans Expect To See Coker, Sims Play
Alabama fans should finally get a chance to see Jake Coker throw a pass for the Crimson Tide.
Bras Do Not Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Wearing a bra does not increase your risk for breast cancer.
Potassium-Rich Foods Could Help Women
Eating potassium-rich foods can help prevent stroke and death in postmenopausal women.
Auto-Immune Diseases Could Be Cured
British researchers may have found a way to switch-off auto-immune diseases.
