Free Meals For All W.O. Parmer Students Could Improve Learning
In Butler County, one school is testing out a new program that makes breakfast and lunch FREE for all students, and some teachers say it is helping in the classroom.
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
Is College Worth The Price?
College students across the state are returning to campus this week. But with the unemployment in the state rising to 7% and student loan debt at an all time high, is it worth it?
Union Springs Police Chief’s Daughter Murdered in Mississippi
A Columbus woman has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after police arrested her for shooting and killing another woman early Sunday morning in the parking lot of a Columbus restaurant.
Alabama Sorority Member Expelled After Offensive Post
Officials from Chi Omega Fraternity say a member of the organization's University of Alabama chapter has been expelled for a racially offensive post that was distributed via social media over the weekend.
Judge Lays Groundwork in Running Death Trial
A judge is laying the final groundwork for the capital murder trial of an Alabama woman accused of making her 9-year-old granddaughter run until she collapsed and died.
ASU Using Grant to Form Data Analytics Program
Alabama State University officials say they're planning to use a National Science Foundation grant to establish a data analytics lab.
ASU Using Grant to Form Data Analytics Program
Alabama State University officials say they're planning to use a National Science Foundation grant to establish a data analytics lab.
Application Aims to Ease Montgomery Airport Check In
A mobile application will allow certain travelers passing through the Montgomery Regional Airport to check in for flights up to a day ahead of their scheduled departure time.
Alabama Sovereign Citizen Leader Loses Appeal
A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction of a self-appointed sovereign citizen leader who challenged the federal government's authority over him.
Beaten and Burned Cat Update
 Now for an update to that burned cat story we brought to you awhile back.   The lab results are back.  The forensic test show that it was found that it died from being run  over by a…
