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.
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
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.
A Montgomery Judge has Overturned the Alabama Accountability Act
A Montgomery judge has overturned the Alabama Accountability Act, saying parts of the act are unconstitutional.
Montgomery Students Remember Ferry Disaster
A Montgomery school is remembering those who lost their lives in a boating tragedy.
Georgia Man Dead After Getting Caught in a Rip Current
Orange Beach marine police say 36-year-old Tywan Barnes of Atlanta got caught in a rip current Wednesday afternoon.
Autauga County Sheriff’s Office has a New Boat
Sheriff Herbie Johnson unveiled a brand new boat, fully equipped with sonar.
Copper Tubing Plant Featured in Bentley Ad Opens
A Chinese copper tubing company celebrated its opening Wednesday in Wilcox County.
NASA Testing Next-Generation Rocket in Huntsville
Engineers are conducting tests on a model of NASA's next-generation heavy lift rocket in Huntsville.
UAB Hospital Late to Report Deadly Outbreak
The state says UAB Hospital was late in reporting an outbreak of deadly legionella bacteria that infected patients.
ASU Professor Remembers Maya Angelou
Dr. Tonea Stewart says she had thought the day she heard of Maya Angelou's death would be hard. She tells us about a time she met Angelou while she was a faculty member at Jackson State in Jackson, Mississippi, and she entertained the literary legend at her home.
