1 in 7 May Have “Sleep Drunkenness” Disorder
About one out of seven people may have a disorder called sleep drunkenness.
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
Study Shows Asprin Reduces Risk of Blood Clots
Aspirin may be an effective tool for preventing blood clots in the veins.
Murder Trial for Gadsden Grandmother Rescheduled
The trial of an Etowah County woman accused of making her granddaughter run until she collapsed and died has been rescheduled.
Alabama Man Who Made Pipe Bomb Sentenced
Federal prosecutors say a man who made a pipe bomb out of air bag canisters has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance White said in a statement Tuesday that 55-year-old James David Kircus was working…
Body Identified in Elmore Co.
A body found in a wooded area in Elmore county is identified as a missing woman.
Police Probe Theft From Rosa Parks’ Old Apartment
Police say thieves have struck the apartment complex where Rosa Parks lived when she made history by refusing to give up her seat to a white person on a city bus. Montgomery police Sgt. Denise Barnes said detectives are seeking…
Ala Judge Raises Bond for Band Director
A south Alabama judge is raising the bond for a high school band director charged with having sex with students. WKRG-TV reports bond is now $750,000 for 32-year-old Jeffrey Lance Gainous following the ruling Monday. It was $350,000. Outside court,…
Task Force Looks Ways to Improve Animal Shelter
Animal advocates say the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter has made improvements in recent months, but still has a long ways to go. A task force, formed recently by Tuscaloosa County and the cities of Tuscaloosa and Northport, met on Monday…
Lawyers Named for Ala Couple in Baby Scheme
A judge has appointed lawyers to represent a Dallas County couple charged with rape in an alleged scheme to have a baby. The Dallas County judge approved taxpayer-funded legal representation for 29-year-old Jeremy Swann and his 28-year-old wife Amanda Swann…
UAB Launches Online Medical Portal
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has launched an online medical site that will allow physicians to make medical recommendations and write prescriptions. Director of Primary Care at UAB Dr. Stuart Cohen says the new site is meant to offer…
