Drone Task Force Focusing On Safety And Privacy
Drones could be filling the skies of Alabama, putting cameras in the skies. Governor Robert Bentley has created a task force to look into the new technology, but some are concerned.
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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Study Finds Medicaid Reimbursements can Affect Cancer Screening Rates
A recent study found Medicaid reimbursements can affect cancer screening rates.
Anti-depressants Could Help Treat Brain Cancer in Children
New research suggests anti-depressants could one day help treat brain cancer in children.
AHA Calls for Tougher E-Cigarette Restrictions
The American Heart Association is calling for tougher restrictions on sales and marketing of e-cigarettes to young people.
QBs Coker, Sims Still Vying For No. 1 Spot
No. 2 Alabama's quarterback battle is going down to the wire.
Griffith Challenges Gov. Bentley to Debates
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Parker Griffith is challenging Republican Gov. Robert Bentley to a series of seven debates before the November election. Griffith says he believes voters want to see the two face off in a debate and explain their visions…
Education PAC Takes Out Over $1 Million in Loans
The Alabama Education Association's political action committee is using more than $1 million in loans to help support candidates after spending on primary races earlier this year. The Montgomery Advertiser reports (http://on.mgmadv.com/1p5JJ5j ) a campaign finance report filed last week…
State Working with Law Firm on Lawmaker Pay
State officials are working with a law firm to try and determine the median household income in Alabama, which could determine the salaries of state lawmakers in the coming year. A constitutional amendment approved by state voters in 2012 ties…
Young Adults Should Start School Later In The Morning
 A NATIONAL PERIACTRIC GROUPS SAYS YOUNG ADULTS SHOULD START SCHOOL LATER IN THE MORNING SO THEY CAN CATCH UP ON SLEEP. THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS STUDY SUGGESTS DELAYING THE START OF THE SCHOOL DAY FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL…
Michael Brown Laid To Rest Today
The funeral of Michael Brown is was buried today at St. Peter's Cemetery.. He's the unarmed black tenager shot and killed by a white officer. Danielle Nottingham is in Satin Louis: Hundreds of family members and friends of 18 year…
