Crimestoppers Warns Residents About Questionable Check
Crimestoppers has a warning about a check you might get in the mail. Crimestoppers says the checks are for about $2,000, but they say you may end up losing money if you try to deposit it.
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
New Search Boat Debuts In Autauga County
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office debuts a new boat with all of the latest technology to help people on the water. But this new project comes after the death of one man late last year.
Arrests Made in Urinal Parts Theft Case
Authorities say two men have been arrested in the theft of metal components from urinals and toilets at several Jefferson County restaurants.
Escaped Bull On the Run in North Alabama
Decatur police say a bull has escaped from a cattle pen and is on the run.
ASU Wins Commissioner’s Cup for first time ever
The Alabama State University athletics program won the 2013-14 Commissioner’s Cup Award, symbolic of the best all-around sports program in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Amphetamines Delay Exhaustion When Exercising
A new study at Indiana University confirms that amphetamines can delay exhaustion when exercising in the heat.
Blistering Sunburns Increase Skin Cancer Risk
Young Caucasian women who get blistering sunburns may be greatly increasing their risk of developing skin cancer.
One Third of People Obese or Overweight
Nearly one third of the world's population is obese or overweight.
VA Hospital Scandal
A preliminary report looking at the scheduling problems at VA hospital in Phoenix is fueling calls for the head of the agency to step down.
Applying for Summer School.
School may not quite be out for most middle and high school students, but it's already time for some students to think about applying for summer school.
