Ala. Senate Delays Digital Textbook Bond
The Alabama Senate has delayed action on a bill that would authorize the state to sell $100 million in bonds to help move Alabama students to digital textbooks.
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.
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Ala. House Approves Ten Commandments Bill
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools and state buildings.
Pike Road Man Killed in Car Crash
A Pike Road man is now dead after a car crash in Montgomery County.
NTSB: No Problem with Controls in Fatal UPS Crash
Federal investigators are looking at pilot fatigue, among other issues, as a possible factor in the fatal pre-dawn crash of a UPS cargo jet in Alabama last August.
Food Packaging May Be Harmful to Health
Synthetic chemicals used to pack, store and process foods may be harmful to your health over time.
Study Says Stress Causes Headaches
A new study confirms what many already suspected, stress causes headaches.
Iron Deficiency May Increase Stroke Risk
Iron deficiency may increase your risk for stroke.
Perry Hill Road/ I-85 Construction Update
Construction continues on the Perry Hill Road exit. The 8.4 million dollar project has crews busy widening the bridge, creating more lanes, and installing new traffic signals. But some drivers are getting weary of it.
Alabama Attorney General Criticizes Budget
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange says he is concerned about what lawmakers' proposed General Fund budget will mean for his office.
Law Enforcement Using Social Media to Catch Criminals
There are more than 1 billion people on Facebook all across the world, according to Facebook officials. That includes local law enforcement.
