Controversy Over Common Core Standards Continues
Controversy continues over common core, the education initiative that aims to make more universal school standards.
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.
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Alabama Senate Debates Pistols in Vehicles
The Alabama Senate debated, but did not vote, on a bill to allow people without pistol permits to carry loaded pistols in their cars.
9-Year-Old Shot in Prattville
Prattville Police are investigating a shooting that left a 9-year-old child injured.
1 dead, State Employee Injured In Crash On US Highway 29
A crash in Macon County leaves one man dead and another in the hospital. It happened around 10 a.m. Thursday and involved a state emergency management agency employee.
Payday Loan Regulation Passes House
A bill to regulate payday loan stores in Alabama crosses its first big hurdle. The house has approved setting up a database to track loans and limit them.
Judge Asked to Reinstate Suit Against Kristen Saban
A judge is Tuscaloosa is being asked to reinstate a lawsuit against a daughter of Alabama football coach Nick Saban.
Secretary of State to Start Providing Voter ID Cards
The Alabama secretary of state's office is planning to have staff traveling the state starting Monday to provide photo IDs to voters who need them for the upcoming elections.
Hypertension Untreated in Hispanic Community
A new study finds hypertension is going untreated in the Hispanic community.
Some Diabetes Drugs Could Have Heart Risks
Researchers are warning some diabetes drugs come with heart risks and that those risks are overlooked during clinical trials.
Overnight Stay Not Necessary After Joint Replacement
It may not be necessary to stay overnight in the hospital when having joint replacement surgery.
