Researchers Propose Tax on Soft Drinks
Researchers say one of the best ways to cut down on childhood obesity would be a one cent per ounce tax on soda and other sugary drinks.
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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New Drug to Treat Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise
Researchers say an experimental drug to treat multiple sclerosis is showing promise in clinical trials.
New Classification System Proposed for Breast Cancer
Researchers are proposing a new classification system for breast cancers, breaking the disease down into ten different categories.
Alabama Linebacker Suspended For Opener
Alabama linebacker Trey DePriest is suspended for the season opener against West Virginia.
Troy University Agreement with Southern Union
From the Troy Newsroom... Students at Troy who transferred from Southern Union can now transfer their class credits back to Southern Union... That means that student credits will count for an Associate degree at Southern Union... That agreement was made…
Florala Man Guilty of Trespass, Tampering and Criminal Mischief
From South Alabama... AÂ Covington County jury finds a florala man guilty of Trespass, Tampering and Criminal Mischief 62-year-old Craig Helms placed a beheaded dear in a shooting house on the victims' property. That began a months-long continuous criminal adventure at…
Car Drove into House
A gaping hole is left in the side of one montgomery mans house after an apparent car accident. The accident happened this morning. Still no word on any injuries the accident may have caused. We'll bring you the latest information as we…
Drought Spreading Across Alabama
Drought is quickly spreading across Alabama. Statistics released Thursday show about two-thirds of the state is abnormally dry, and about 10 percent of the state is in a moderate drought. A week of hot, dry weather made conditions worse. Less…
West Alabama State Fair to Add Security Upgrades
Organizers of the West Alabama State Fair say they plan some security upgrades for next year's event after a fireworks explosion prompted fears of gunfire during this year's fair. Erin Treadwell, development coordinator for United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama,…
School: Vandalism Damage at UNA Could Cost $50K
The University of North Alabama says a round of campus vandalism will cost thousands of dollars to clean up. The school says graffiti was found Wednesday at the construction site of a new Science and Technology Building. Red spray paint…
