Crimson Tide Looking To Improve On Defense
Alabama looks to improve it's defensive performance against Florida Atlantic this Saturday.
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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Articles
Alabama Ranks 8th in National Obesity Study
A new report by two public health groups says Alabama has the eighth highest adult obesity rate in the nation. The report released Thursday by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that 32.4 percent…
ASU Facing Some Legal Issues
ASU is also facing some legal issues. A food company says President Gwendolyn Boyd threatened to cancel the company's contract with the school unless they provided free food for her innauguration this week, The company sent a letter to the…
Alabama Native Charged With Murder
An Alabama native whose son died after he was left in a hot car for seven hours has been charged with murder. Justin Ross Harris was indicted today on charges of malice murder, felony murder and cruelty to children. Harris…
BP’s Reckless Conduct Caused Gulf Oil Spill
A federal judge has ruled that BP's reckless conduct resulted in the nation's worst offshore oil spill, leaving the company open to billions of dollars in penalties. U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier's ruling Thursday could nearly quadruple the amount of…
Troy University Selling Beer at Football Games
Troy University is joining a growing number of colleges selling beer at football games.
Ala Judge Considers State Ban on Teeth Whitening
A judge in Birmingham is considering a lawsuit challenging an Alabama law that bans teeth-whitening services outside of dentist's offices. A hearing set for Thursday morning will decide whether the case moves forward. A North Carolina businessman and a Guntersville…
House Speaker Uses Campaign Fund for Legal Fees
Alabama campaign finance records show that Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has used campaign funds to pay more than $230,000 in legal fees since December.
Gov. Bentley Keeps Large Fundraising Lead over Griffith
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is maintaining a large fundraising lead over Democratic challenger Parker Griffith.
Food Vendor Accuses ASU of Threat
A food services company has sent a letter to the trustees of Alabama State University accusing the university's new president of threatening to cancel the company's contract after it wouldn't commit to provide $20,000 in services for her inaugural.
