Alabama Gives Dana Duckworth 5-Year Deal
Alabama will pay new gymnastics coach Dana Duckworth $170,000 annually under a five-year contract while several other coaches received raises.
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 State Trying To Do More Than Come Close
For the third year in a row, the Hornets are favored to win the Southwestern Athletic Conference East Division, where they've at least tied for the best record three of the past four seasons.
Annual Buckmasters Expo Underway in Montgomery
Friday is the start of the Buckmasters Expo in Montgomery. The annual event is expected to draw more than 30,000 outdoor and hunting enthusiasts, according to city officials.
Driver in High-Speed Chase Facing Attempted Murder Charge
The driver who led Alabama State Troopers on a high speed chase on Interstate 65 Thursday afternoon has now been charged.
Arrested Federal Judge Keeps Getting $200K Salary
An Alabama federal judge stripped of his caseload following his arrest on domestic violence charges in Atlanta will continue receiving his annual salary of nearly $200,000. Legal experts say federal judicial rules don't include a provision for withholding the pay…
Vitamin D Can Help In Vitro Fertilization
Women trying to get pregnant through in vitro fertilization may want to check their vitamin D levels.
More Questions than Answers for a Theater in Georgiana
There are more questions than answers for a troubled theatre in Georgiana. Â The mayor says the city cannot purchase the property until they follow certain guidelines. That includes getting an appraisal of the theatre, explaining why purchasing the property is…
UPS Airplane Crash Lawsuit
The husband of a pilot killed in the United Parcel Service plane crash in Birmingham is suing the company that makes equipment used in the aircraft. Bret Tucker is seeking two million dollars in his federal lawsuit against Honeywell Aerospace.…
Scientists Developing Vaccine for Chikungunya
Scientists are getting positive results from a newly developed Chikungunya vaccine.
Fat Can Help Premature Babies
A little added fat can be good for premature babies.
