Paralyzed Monkeys Movement Restored
Scientists in the UK were able to restore movement to the hands of paralyzed monkeys.
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
Etowah County Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation
Authorities are investigating a mobile home fire that killed a 59-year-old man in eastern Alabama.
MPD Makes Arrest in 9th Homicide
Montgomery police have charged a man with murder following a death investigation this weekend.
Ala. Democratic Conference Backs Griffith, Sewell
The Alabama Democratic Conference has endorsed former U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith for governor and incumbent Terry Sewell for re-election to Congress.
Lauderdale County School Board Cuts 108 Jobs
Lauderdale County school officials say a loss of state funding for next year plus the closing of Anderson School and other uncertainties led them not to renew 108 non-tenured employees.
Plastics Firm to Open Alabama Production Plant
State officials say a plastics firm plans to open a production facility in Limestone County. The plant is expected to employ up to 100 workers when it reaches full capacity.
Could the Civil Rights Interpretive Center Relocate From ASU?
Councilman Tracy Larkin is proposing the Civil Rights Interpretive Center, which is supposed to be constructed on Alabama State University's campus, be moved to a more historically accurate site.
Arrest Made After Seven Hour Manhunt
Autauga County deputies make an arrest after a seven hour manhunt.
Maxwell Commander Moving For New Duty
It's been two years since Colonel Trent Edwards took command of the 42nd Air Base Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base. He's leaving at the end of the month for a new assignment, but he's leaving behind a big impact on the river region.
Manhunt Underway in Autauga County
A manhunt is underway in the Autauga County community of Pine Level...
