Judge Dismisses Suit Over Accountability Act
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Alabama Accountability Act.
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
Ala. Legislature Spent Money on Hubbard Company
A spokeswoman for Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard says he wasn't aware that a company he partially owns got paid about $11,000 by the Legislature during the past two years.
Bama’s Sunseri, Kouandjio, Steen Perform For NFL
Former Alabama safety Vinnie Sunseri performed Tuesday before NFL scouts aiming to show his knee is healthy.
Two Killed in Accident After Striking Wild Boar in Wilcox County
A single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Wilcox county has claimed the lives of two people.
Tuscaloosa Man Accused of Pouring Hot Grease on Woman
Authorities say charges have been filed against a man accused of pouring hot grease on his girlfriend while she was asleep.
School System-Immigrant Teen
Lawyers with the Southern poverty Law Center have sent a letter to the Fort Payne school superintendent saying the district wrongly refused to enroll a Mexican-born teen.
U.S. Obesity Problem Getting Worse
New research finds childhood obesity rates are getting worse.
Gastric Banding Can Help Diabetes
A new study suggests gastric banding surgery can help overweight patients control their diabetes.
Legumes Can Lower Bad Cholesterol
A daily serving of legumes such as beans, chickpeas, lentils or peas can lower a person's bad cholesterol by five percent, according to Canadian researchers.
Colbert County Authorities Seek Identity of Body Found in River
Investigators are trying to identify a women's body found floating near a northwest Alabama marina.
