Brasher Named Alabama Solicitor General
Andrew Lynn Brasher is Alabama's new solicitor general after being named to the post by Attorney General Luther Strange.
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
Gov. Bentley Declares State of Emergency
Gov. Robert Bentley is issuing a statewide state of emergency in advance of dangerous winter weather that's forecast to hit the state.
Veteran Sheriffs Retiring This Year
Some familiar names will be missing from the ballot when you go to vote this year. A number of long time sheriffs have decided to retire and not seek re-election.
Lake Martin Boats Burglarized
Elmore County deputies are trying to solve a rash of burglaries -- not at homes or businesses, but on boats. More than a dozen boat owners at Lake Martin have found their boats ransacked with items stolen. Now, the search is on for the person who did it.
New Technology Could Help the Deaf
Scientists at MIT and Harvard say they've developed a new, low-power microchip that could take the place of a traditional Cochlear implant.
Children Getting Caffeine from New Sources
Another study in the Journal Pediatrics says American children are finding more places to get caffeine.
Adult Conversation Could Lead to Infant Learning
Researchers say Preterm infants who listen to adult conversation in the hospital have better language skills later in life.
Walker Sworn in on Montgomery Co. Commission
The Montgomery County Commission has a brand new member.
Three People Killed in Autauga Co. Crashes
Two crashes over the weekend have killed three people.
Alabama Hunters are Under Reporting Kills
A state conservation official says Alabama hunters didn't do a good enough job reporting all the deer they killed this hunting season.
