Pets and Heat Safety
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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
Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Department Searching for Purse Thief
The Montgomery County Sherriff’s Department needs your help finding a suspect who stole a purse from a parked car.
Central Ala. VA Leaders Put on Administrative Leave
Southeast Network Director of the Veterans Administration says two leaders at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System have been placed on administrative leave.
Congressman Rogers Tours Pike Road School
The city of pike road is hard at work getting ready for next school year. They showed off their progress to Congressman Mike Rogers.
Exercise may Help Protect Older Women Against Irregular Heartbeats
Exercise may protect older women from developing an irregular heartbeat.
Clinical Trial Finds Combination of Treatments Best for Depression
A major clinical trial could change the way doctors treat depression.
Obesity Increases Risk of Dementia
There is growing evidence that obesity raises the risk of dementia.
Hubbard, Strange Trade Jabs Over Gambling
The Democratic challenger to Attorney General Luther Strange accuses him of being an absentee officeholder more interested in cracking down on bingo than violent crime.
State Superintendent Bice Accepts Contract Raise
Alabama school Superintendent Tommy Bice says he's accepted a two-year contract extension that comes with a $52,000 raise.
Deadly Horse Virus Confirmed In South Alabama
This month, the Agriculture and Industries Commissioner confirmed the first positive case of a deadly horse virus in Escambia County, and veterinarians in Butler County say that can be cause for concern for horse owners.
